Court of Auditors Report and Tragic Accident Dominate Burkina Faso News

OUAGADOUGOU – The press in Burkina Faso on Friday covered a range of significant topics, including a devastating traffic accident on the Sikasso-Bougouni axis in Mali that resulted in multiple fatalities among Burkinabè nationals, issues of rural land management, and the findings of the 2022 report by the Court of Auditors. The state-run daily Sidwaya led with a headline on the Court of Auditors’ report, highlighting persistent irregularities in the management of public finances.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Court of Auditors released its annual public report for the year 2022 in Ouagadougou during a press conference held on Thursday. The report sheds light on the Court’s dual role in overseeing public finances and correcting management errors, in addition to aiding the parliament in implementing financial laws and certifying the state’s accounts.

L’Observateur Paalga, a leading private daily, reported that 53 political actors have failed to account for their financing in the 2020 elections. Meanwhile, Le Pays, another private newspaper, emphasized the Court of Auditors’ efforts to regulate the subsidies provided to political entities in the country.

Le Pays also brought attention to the upcoming parliamentary inquiries into rural land management in Burkina Faso. These investigations aim to clarify issues related to real estate development liabilities and the impact of externally funded projects and programs. The Transition deputies in Ouagadougou have endorsed the establishment of commissions to undertake these inquiries, as reported by the newspaper.

Furthermore, the tragic incident on the Sikasso-Bougouni axis in Mali, which claimed the lives of 40 Burkinabè, was prominently featured in the news. L’Observateur Paalga detailed the Burkinabè government’s response, expressing condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes for a swift recovery to the injured. Sidwaya, reinforcing the sentiment, urged road users to exercise increased caution and vigilance.

The establishment of three parliamentary commissions of inquiry focused on land management and development aid was confirmed by Sidwaya, highlighting the government’s commitment to addressing these critical issues comprehensively.