Category: General

Call for Recognition of Koudougou BIA Martyrs 38 Years After Massacre

Koudougou: Thirty-eight years to the day after the tragic massacre of soldiers from the Airborne Intervention Battalion (BIA) of Koudougou, loyal to Thomas Sankara, the memory of these men was honored this Monday, October 27, 2025. On the occasion of this 38th anniversary, the call for recognition and justice for

Team Sports Activities Revitalize Zecco Departmental High School

Nahouri: The educational community of the Zecco departmental high school in Nahouri province organized team sports activities on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. These activities mark the return of team sports to the school. According to Burkina Information Agency, the day commenced with a cross-country run through the streets of Zecco,

Launch of Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening Campaign in Soudougui

Koulpelogo: More than 100 women from the commune of Soudougui received screening for uterine and breast cancer this Wednesday. This initiative, which aims to strengthen prevention and the fight against these diseases, took place at the commune’s primary healthcare center (CSPS). According to Burkina Information Agency, the initiative allowed many

Kenedougou Provincial Directorate in Charge of Primary Education Welcomes New Leader

Kenedougou: The High Commissioner of Kenedougou Province, Saidou Sakira, officially installed Faustin Sanou as the new provincial director in charge of primary education for Kenedougou. Sanou, who is an inspector of primary and non-formal education, took office in a ceremony held in Orodara. His mandate will focus on continuity and

Elderly Reaffirm Commitment to Republican Values at Kaya Flag-Raising Ceremony

Sandbondtenga: The Kaya governorate square hosted the solemn flag-raising ceremony on Thursday. Presided over by the Secretary General of the Koulse region, Bernadette Adenyo/Serme, the ceremony drew a crowd primarily composed of elderly people from various local organizations. According to Burkina Information Agency, this activity is part of the initiative

Community Leaders Commit to Ending Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Tannounyan

Ouagadougou: Traditional leaders, religious leaders (Catholic, Evangelical, and FAIB), women’s and youth organizations from the Tannounyan region pledged on Tuesday in Banfora to abandon the practices of female genital mutilation and child marriage during a ceremony organized by the NGO Children Believe, in partnership with OCADES/Banfora. On behalf of their