OUAGADOUGOU — Burkinabè newspapers on Friday have highlighted several key events: the Moroccan cyclist Adi El Arbaoui’s victory in the Tour du Faso, the armed forces’ 63rd anniversary, and the national television’s diamond jubilee.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the state daily, Sidwaya, headlined the launch of the 60th-anniversary celebration of Burkina television (TNB), with a ceremony held in Ouagadougou under the auspices of the Transitional Legislative Assembly’s President, Ousmane Bougouma. TNB’s reflection on its historical journey and its role in the current security context was emphasized as a focal point of the anniversary.

The private daily, LObservateur Paalga, elaborated on the anniversary theme, pointing to TNB’s responsibility in supporting the territorial integrity of the nation amidst ongoing security challenges.

Meanwhile, the private newspaper Le Pays covered the commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of the National Armed Forces, reporting on the homage paid to soldiers who have fallen in the line of duty, with ceremonies led by the Chief of General Staff, Brigadier General Celestin Simporé.

The Express du Faso from Bobo-Dioulasso engaged its readers with a reflective question on post-insurrection actions and highlighted Moroccan cyclist Adi El Arbaoui’s victory in the Boromo stage of the Tour du Faso.

Le Pays concluded its coverage by noting that despite the Moroccan victory, the Burkinabè cyclist Paul Daumont retains the yellow jersey after the event’s seventh stage.