Daily Archives: May 6, 2024

National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso Draws Large Crowds, Addresses Challenges

BOBO-DIOULASSO — The 21st National Culture Week (SNC) in Bobo-Dioulasso concluded successfully, drawing between 20,000 to 25,000 visitors daily to various cultural events and activities. Bètamou Fidèle Aymar Tamini, president of the national organizin...

Bobo-Dioulasso Hosts Special Awards Ceremony for National Culture Week

BOBO-DIOULASSO — The National Week of Culture (SNC) culminated in a special awards ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2024, where 45 prizes were distributed to outstanding participants across 17 different disciplines. The ceremony, held in Bobo-Dioulasso, cel...

27 Cultural Leaders Honored During National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso

BOBO-DIOULASSO — In a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 21st National Culture Week (SNC), the Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism awarded honors to 27 distinguished cultural actors on Friday, May 3, 2024. According to Burkina I...

Bobo-Dioulasso Program Equips Youth for Resilience and Professional Development

BOBO-DIOULASSO — On Thursday, May 2, 2024, twenty young individuals in Bobo-Dioulasso received essential equipment to kickstart their careers in various crafts as part of the 'Resilience through Crafts' initiative under the 'Inclusive Governance for R...

Higher Council of Communication Convenes in Bobo-Dioulasso for Regulatory Session

BOBO-DIOULASSO — The College of Advisors of the Higher Council of Communication (CSC) held its 6th ordinary session of the year on Monday, April 29, 2024, focusing on several referral and self-referral files concerning media regulation. According to...

Young Man Killed by Lightning Strike in Banfora

BANFORA — A young man, approximately 20 years old, died after being struck by lightning in Lèna, a village within the Banfora commune. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, May 5, 2024, during a heavy rainstorm. According to Burkina Inform...

Niger Celebrates Cultural Ties at Burkina Faso’s National Culture Week

OUAGADOUGOU — Niger was honored as the guest country at the 21st edition of the National Culture Week (SNC) in Burkina Faso, where Colonel Major Abdourahamane Amadou, Nigerien Minister of Youth, Sport, Culture and the Arts, lauded the event's organiza...

Nahouri Sporting Events Attract Over Two Thousand Candidates

NAHOURI — The sporting events for the First Cycle Study Certificate (BEPC), the Professional Studies Certificate (BEP), and the Professional Aptitude Certificate (CAP) commenced on May 2, 2024, in the province of Nahouri. According to Burkina Infor...

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World Digital Education Conference Highlights AI in Modern Classrooms

Wuhan: Equipped with VR headsets, a group of fifth and sixth-grade students stepped from their classroom into what felt like another world -- the rugged, dusty terrain of Mars. The immersive experience was part of a hands-on class at Shenlong Primary ...
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Burkina Faso Inaugurates Second National Gastronomy Promotion Days to Boost Local Cuisine

Ouagadougou: The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Pingdwend© Gilbert Ou©draogo, officially launched the second edition of the National Gastronomy Promotion Days (JPGN) at the National Museum. This event, organized by the Directora...

Meet Kericho’s Enterprising Shoe Shiner Josea Barchok

Kericho: At the heart of Kericho's bustling main stage, under a modest shade built by the County Government, sits Josea Kipokorir Barchok, a 48-year-old shoe shiner whose quiet perseverance has become a symbol of resilience and ambition. Barchok spoke...

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