Monthly Archives: April, 2024

Endeavor Mining Donates 30 Million FCFA to Support National Culture Week in Burkina Faso

OUAGADOUGOU – Endeavor Mining, through its Houndé Gold operation, has contributed 30 million FCFA to the organization of the 21st edition of the National Culture Week (SNC) in Burkina Faso, an event highlighting the country's cultural heritage. Acco...

President of Burkina Faso Addresses Security Forces and Announces Legal Developments

OUAGADOUGOU – In a series of events that has captivated national attention, the President of Burkina Faso addressed the country's security forces on their progress in combating terrorism and discussed the strengthening of security measures, alongside ...

Burkina Faso Calls for Comprehensive Reform of Development Aid at Financing Forum

New York - Burkina Faso has put forward a proposal for an in-depth reform of the development aid system to bolster its effectiveness for developing countries. This proposal was presented at the Forum on Monitoring Financing for Development 2024, held ...

Transport Minister Urges Road Safety Ahead of Burkina Faso’s National Culture Week

OUAGADOUGOU – Just days before the commencement of Burkina Faso’s National Week of Culture (SNC), the Minister of Transport, Anûuyirtole Roland Somda, has issued a call for increased road safety. This appeal follows the recent accidents where five tru...

Minister Nandy Somé Advocates for Qualifying Training for Women at SN-Citec

Bobo-Dioulasso - In an effort to enhance female employability, Nandy Somé, the Minister in charge of gender, has proposed qualifying training for women at the Société Nouvelle Huilerie et Savonnerie Citec (SN-Citec). This initiative aims to address th...

Ouagadougou to Host First International Kinship and Joke Festival

OUAGADOUGOU – The capital city of Burkina Faso will host the inaugural International Kinship Festival and Joke Alliance (FIPAP) from May 11 to 18, 2024. The event, organized by the 'Faso Rakiiré' Association, aims to enhance cultural appreciation and ...

Burkina Faso Seeks Increased International Support at New York Forum

NEW YORK – At the 2024 Forum on Monitoring Financing for Development held on Tuesday, Burkina Faso appealed for enhanced budgetary and project support from international partners. The request is aimed at addressing ongoing security, humanitarian, and ...

President of Burkina Faso Teaches Class During Surprise School Visit in Péni

PÉNI – In an unusual move for a head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Transition in Burkina Faso, conducted a lesson on citizenship and solidarity at School 'B' in Péni, during a surprise visit on his way to Banfora. According to B...

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Myanmar Plans Development Projects in 458 Villages for FY2025-26

Myanmar: Myanmar's Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development is planning to implement development projects in 458 villages during the 2025-26 fiscal year, with a budget of 6.87 billion kyats (about 3.27 million U.S. dollars), the state-owned Myan...
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Coast Women Leaders Call for End to Youth Protests, Advocate Dialogue

Mombasa: A group of grassroots women leaders from the Coast region is calling on the youth to end ongoing protests and instead embrace dialogue and reconciliation to address their grievances. The leaders expressed concern that the frequent protests ha...

Lamu Gets Ultra-Modern ICU Unit

Lamu: Lamu County has launched its first-ever Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility at the King Fahd hospital, a move that is expected to reduce numerous referrals to other facilities, especially the already congested Makadara Coast General Hospital in M...

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