Ouagadougou: The death of Me Titinga Pacéré and the installation of the first president of the Court of Cassation, Pascal Bamouni, were prominently featured in Wednesday’s newspaper publications.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the private newspaper Le Pays highlighted the installation of Pascal Bamouni, the first president of the Court of Cassation. The installation took place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, during a solemn ceremony in the banquet hall. Bamouni, who is also a member of the High Council of the Judiciary, pledged to prioritize the respect for ethics and professional conduct, alongside the eradication of corporatist behavior within the judiciary.
In a separate coverage, the dean of private dailies, L’Observateur Paalga, focused on the passing of Me Titinga Pacéré. The newspaper’s headline, “Death of Me Pacéré: Private burial in Manéga, We will miss this Titinga,” underscores the significance of Pacéré’s legacy. Me Frédéric Titinga Pacéré, who passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024,
at the age of 81, was known for his diverse roles as the dean of lawyers in Burkina, a customary chief of Manéga, and the founder of the Manéga museum. His burial will be held privately in Manéga, attended by the customary community.