July 19, 2024

Dédougou Couples Legalize Marriages in Mass Wedding Ceremony

MOUHOUN — In a significant communal event on Thursday, July 18, 2024, 25 couples legalized their unions during a mass wedding ceremony in Dédougou. The event, presided over by Dieudonné Tougfo, President of the special delegation of the commune of Déd…

Presidents of Burkina Faso and Mali Awarded Grand Cross of Niger

OUAGADOUGOU — In a significant ceremonial gesture, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso and Colonel Assimi Goïta of Mali were conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Niger on Friday by President Abdourahame Tiani of Niger.

According to Bu…

Renowned Malian Kora Player Toumani Diabaté Passes Away at 58

BAMAKO — Toumani Diabaté, a legendary Malian kora player, died on Friday at the age of 58. His passing occurred at the Golden Life Hospital in Bamako, as reported by the AIB.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Toumani Diabaté was a pivotal fig…