OUAGADOUGOU — Today’s editions of Burkinabe newspapers prominently feature discussions on the national security situation and the recent election of the president of the Burkinabe Football Federation (FBF).
According to Burkina Information Agency, a government delegation led by Brigadier General Kassoum Coulibaly, the Minister of National Defense and Veterans, engaged with various societal groups in Sindou, Cascades region, on August 20, 2024, to discuss the national reconquest agenda. These discussions also extended to the provinces of Léraba, Tuy, and the Sahel region, focusing on solidarity and unity in combating terrorism. In related coverage, Prime Minister Apollinaire Jocahimson Kyélem of Tambela was reported encouraging local artists to support the national security efforts.
In sports news, the private daily Le Pays announced the election of Colonel-Major Oumarou Sawadogo as the new president of the FBF during the federation’s ordinary general assembly on August 31, 2024. Sawadogo, the sole candidate following a last-minute withdrawal by his competitor Ali Guissou, will succeed Lazare Banssé, marking a significant leadership change in Burkina Faso’s football governance. Coverage by L’Observateur Paalga praised Sawadogo’s successful transition into the role.
These stories highlight the current socio-political and sports-related developments in Burkina Faso, illustrating the ongoing efforts to address both security concerns and sports administration within the country.