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Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga arrives in Bobo-Dioulasso for SNC 2026
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Malian Prime Minister, Major General Abdoulaye Maïga, arrived in Bobo-Dioulasso on Friday, April 24, 2026, ahead of the official opening of the 22nd edition of the National Culture Week SNC 2026. He was welcomed by his Burkinabe counterpart, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, in an atmosphere of fraternity and cooperation between the two nations. Upon his arrival, the Malian Prime Minister received honors befitting his rank, with presidents of institutions, government members, and administrative and military authorities from the Guiriko region present. Following initial courtesies, the two heads of government held a brief discussion in the VIP lounge of Bobo-Dioulasso International Airport before the Malian delegation was escorted to their accommodation. The Malian Prime Minister's visit to Burkina Faso aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, particularly in cultural, economic, and tourism sectors. It also underscores the importance both nations place on promoting cultural values, fraternity, and solidarity within the confederal space of the Alliance of Sahel States.
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Ouagadougou will host the 8th Congress of the West African Physics Society from July 29 to August 1, where participants will discuss advancements in physics research. The congress will feature scientific presentations, panels, roundtables, and exhibitions focusing on physics applications in energy, agriculture, water, health, industry, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies. Organizers aim to highlight physics' contribution to solving socio-economic challenges in African countries, viewing it as crucial for strengthening the continent's scientific and technological sovereignty. Professor Billa Gérard Segda, president of the organizing committee, emphasized the congress's focus on development and the need to connect scientific research with societal concerns. He stated that physics should not be confined to laboratories but should address practical problems such as accessible energy, productive and sustainable agriculture, product conservation and transformation, industrialization, healthcare, and digital transformation, while also creating opportunities for youth. The congress theme is "Supporting access to energy, sustainable agriculture, and food security through applied physics." Professor Segda stressed that energy is vital for sustainable industrialization and transforming agricultural products, while addressing agricultural challenges like increased production, better water management, reduced post-harvest losses, improved conservation, and local processin
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The Central Bank of West African States BCEAO concluded a two-day seminar for economic journalists from the West African Monetary Union UMOA in Dakar on August 21, 2026. The seminar focused on major economic, monetary, and financial issues within the community, with the BCEAO reaffirming its commitment to strengthening ties with media professionals to foster a better understanding of policies and reforms. Habib Thiam, Secretary General of the BCEAO, praised the participation and relevance of discussions, noting the seminar deepened understanding of the BCEAO's missions, instruments, and strategic priorities amid a changing global economic landscape. Topics included monetary policy, financial stability, economic financing, financial inclusion, digital financial services, and payment system changes. Thiam emphasized the media's crucial role in providing reliable, rigorous, and contextualized information, making complex economic issues accessible to the public and preventing misinformation. Dominique Mabika, a journalist from Financial Afrik in Senegal, thanked the BCEAO for the initiative, highlighting how it enhanced journalists' knowledge of technical subjects and allowed direct engagement with policymakers. She stressed the responsibility of participants to act as relays for citizens, explaining mechanisms like the PI-SPI platform and BCEAO actions. The BCEAO aims for this seminar to be the start of a more regular dialogue with economic journalists, recognizing the increasin