OUAGADOUGOU: Today’s publications highlight the second stage victory of Russian rider Popov Anton in the 35th Tour du Faso, alongside the bustling activities of the 17th edition of the Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO).
According to Burkina Information Agency, the African Organization of Instinctive Property (OAPI), during the 17th edition of SIAO, initiated an international conference on October 26, 2024, in Ouagadougou to discuss the promotion of industrial designs. This meeting aims to carve new paths for promoting African craft products.
Focusing on SIAO 2024, the private daily Le Pays highlights the official opening of the living workshops as a new feature intended to promote craft trades. Meanwhile, the public newspaper Sidwaya reports that special guests Mali and Niger were celebrated on October 27, 2024, in the Burkinabe capital.
Switching to another topic, the public newspaper Sidwaya headlines the 35th Tour du Faso, noting Popov Anton’s second stage victory. The Russian rider triumphe
d in the 4th stage between Réo and Boromo, covering 129 km in 2 hours, 47 minutes, and 49 seconds, with a speed of 46.158 km/h.
L’Observateur Paalga emphasizes that this Russian race marks the second standout performance since the competition began. The private newspaper Le Pays questions whether the Stallions will be able to recover and perform better in the upcoming stages.