UBA launches first national essay competition in Burkina Faso

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The United Bank for Africa UBA Group has launched the first edition of its National Essay Competition NEC in Burkina Faso, an initiative designed to foster a culture of reading, writing, and critical thinking among secondary school students. The competition, which is already held in several of the bank's subsidiaries across Africa, will run from April 17 to June 2, 2026, marking Burkina Faso's inaugural participation. The UBA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the UBA Group, aims to promote academic excellence, critical reflection, and provide visibility and recognition for young talent through this contest. It is open to all students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, regardless of their academic stream, enrolled in public or private institutions in Burkina Faso, and under 18 years old as of December 30, 2026. Participation is free and individual. The competition has three phases: an online application period for essay submissions from April 17 to May 8, 2026; a selection phase where a jury of qualified teachers will correct the first 1,000 essays received and choose 8 finalists by May 22, 2026; and a final phase on May 26, 2026, where the 8 finalists will write a new essay under examination conditions at UBA Burkina's headquarters. The top three winners will be announced on June 2, 2026. Prizes for the first edition in Burkina Faso include a certificate, a motorcycle, and 1,000,000 FCFA for the first place winner; 750,000 FCFA and a motorcycle for second place; and 500,000 F

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China donates over 1,800 tons of rice to Burkina Faso

Lieutenant-Colonel Passowendé Pélagie KABORÉ, Minister of Family and Solidarity, met with His Excellency Mr. ZHAO Deyong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Burkina Faso, on April 10. During the meeting, they signed an agreement for China's food aid, which includes over 1,800 tons of rice valued at more than 1.6 billion CFA francs. The Chinese Ambassador highlighted the strengthening bilateral cooperation since the resumption of diplomatic relations, noting tangible results in agriculture, health, and humanitarian action. He congratulated Burkina Faso on its goal of food self-sufficiency by 2025 and expressed confidence in future successes under the leadership of both heads of state. The Minister praised the partnership, citing China's development as an inspiration for Burkina Faso. She mentioned that Chinese food aid over the past two consecutive years has improved the living conditions of many vulnerable families, with nearly 140,000 people benefiting in 2025. She assured that the rice donation would be optimally utilized to meet the needs of the population and affirmed Burkina Faso's readiness for broader cooperation with China. Since the resumption of diplomatic relations, China has provided Burkina Faso with over 10,000 tons of food and equipment for internally displaced persons valued at over 700 million CFA francs through various bilateral and multilateral mechanisms.

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