SIAO 2026: The Prime Minister at the "KOULOUBA" stand
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SIAO 2026: The Prime Minister at the "KOULOUBA" stand (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Prime Minister, accompanied by government members, toured the "KOULOUBA" stand at SIAO 2026, which showcases about fifteen attached structures. The article lists bodies including APEC, CNES, ASVOVIG, COMIPEC and TEXFORCES-BF.
SIAO 2026: The Prime Minister at the "KOULOUBA" stand (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited the "KOULOUBA" stand of the Presidency of the Faso at the 18th Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO). He toured the some fifteen affiliated structures present on the stand.
18th SIAO: Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visits the exhibition pavilions (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited the exhibition pavilions of the 18th Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO) on 3 November 2026, where Ghana is guest of honour. He praised the creativity of the artisans.
SIAO 2026: Prime Minister praises the know-how of African craftsmen (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited the stands of the 18th edition of the SIAO in Ouagadougou on 3 November 2026. He praised the creativity of African craftsmen and encouraged them to win more markets, under the theme of synergies between craft and industrialisation.
SIAO 2026: Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo discovers the structures of the Koulouba stand (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited the Presidency's "Koulouba" stand at the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO). He toured the spaces of about fifteen structures attached to the Presidency.
SIAO 2026: Prime Minister praises African craftsmen's expertise and visits the "Koulouba" stand (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
On November 3, 2026, Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited several stands at the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO). He praised the creativity of African craftsmen and visited the "Koulouba" stand of the Presidency of Faso.
18th SIAO: Prime Minister praises the creativity and refinement of African craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited the stands of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), praising the creativity of the artisans. The fair runs until 8 November 2026.
SIAO 2026: Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo encourages artisans to push the limits of creativity (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
During his visit to SIAO 2026, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo praised the creativity and finish quality of African artisans. He encouraged them to combine cultural authenticity with modernity.
SIAO 2026: Prime Minister praises the creativity and refinement of African craftspeople (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
During a tour of the stands at the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo praises the creativity of African craftspeople and highlights the edition's theme: the links between craftsmanship and industry.
18th SIAO: Prime Minister praises the creativity and refinement of African craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited the stands of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), praising artisans' creativity and the link between craftsmanship and industrialisation. The fair runs until 8 November 2026.
SIAO 2026: Towards a New Dynamic Between Crafts and Industry (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
At a seminar held on the sidelines of the 18th Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou, crafts sector players examined how African crafts can serve as a lever for industrialisation while preserving cultural identity. Recommendations were made on sector structuring, financing…
18th SIAO: African crafts called to strengthen synergies with industry to better promote local products (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
At the 18th SIAO, experts and sector players spent two days discussing the challenges facing African crafts: local processing, quality, financing and innovation. The organising committee announced a follow-up unit for the recommendations.
SIAO 2026: A Seminar to Rethink Craftsmanship in a Context of Industrialisation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The seminar of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), held in Ouagadougou on 31 October and 1 November 2026, brought together experts and sector players on industrialising craftsmanship without losing its authenticity. It covered financing for craft businesses and the role of…
SIAO 2026: African craftsmanship at the heart of discussions on industrialisation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
An international seminar opened on 31 October 2026 on the sidelines of the 18th SIAO in Ouagadougou. Experts, officials and foreign delegations are discussing how to industrialise and better promote African craftsmanship while preserving its authenticity.
18th Edition of the International Crafts Fair of Ouagadougou (SIAO): Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ calls for a creative revolution in crafts (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
At the opening of the 18th edition of SIAO, Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré called on African craftspeople to innovate and move toward industrialisation. Ghana is the guest of honour.
18th edition of SIAO: Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ calls for a creative revolution in craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Captain Ibrahim Traoré calls for a creative revolution in craftsmanship at the 18th edition of SIAO. The text provided contains only the headline and a newsletter sign-up invitation.
SIAO 2026: Crafts and industrialisation, avenues for better promotion of local products (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The thematic seminar of the 18th Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO) opened in Ouagadougou on 31 October 2026, on the theme of linking African crafts and industrialisation. Two days of discussions aim to identify ways to promote local products and cultural heritage.
SIAO 2026: Captain Ibrahim Traoré calls on African artisans to embrace creativity and industrialisation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou on 30 October 2026, urging African artisans to innovate and move towards industrialisation. The fair runs until 8 November, with Ghana as guest of honour.
SIAO 2026: Opening of discussions on synergies between African craftsmanship and industrialisation to promote local products (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The international seminar on synergies between African craftsmanship and industrialisation, linked to the 18th edition of the SIAO, opened in Ouagadougou on 31 October 2026 for two days. The Director General of Crafts presented the role of craftsmanship and industry in Burkina Faso's economy.
Burkina Faso: 18th edition of SIAO – Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ bets on industrialising craftsmanship to drive economic growth (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
At the opening of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), Captain Ibrahim Traoré presents the industrialisation of craftsmanship as a lever for economic development. The fair runs until 8 November, with Ghana as guest of honour.
SIAO 2026: President Ibrahim Traoré calls for a creative revolution to modernise African craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), running until 8 November 2026, and urged African artisans to innovate so the sector moves toward industrialisation. Ghana is the guest of honour.
Opening of the 18th SIAO: Captain Ibrahim Traoré calls for a creative and industrial revolution in craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou, with Ghana as guest of honour. The fair runs until 8 November 2026.
Opening of SIAO 2026: Captain Ibrahim Traoré calls for making African craftsmanship the foundation of industrialisation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Captain Ibrahim Traoré presided over the opening of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) on 30 October 2026, with Ghana as guest country of honour. Speakers called for African craftsmanship to be promoted as a lever for economic sovereignty and industrialisation.
SIAO 2026: Ouagadougou, a land of encounters, discoveries and opportunities (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Captain Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), running until 8 November with more than 6,000 exhibitors expected. Ghana is guest of honour, and Mali and Niger are special guest countries.
SIAO 2026: steering African craftsmanship towards industrialisation, Captain Ibrahim Traoré (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Ibrahim Traoré urged African craftspeople to modernise and move towards industrialisation at the opening of the 18th SIAO in Ouagadougou on 30 October 2026. Ghana is the guest country of honour.
18th edition of SIAO: Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ calls for a creative revolution in craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President of Faso Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ opened the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou, running until 8 November 2026. He urged artisans to innovate and move craftsmanship toward industrialisation, with Ghana as guest of honour.
18th SIAO edition: Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ calls for a creative revolution in craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou, running until 8 November 2026, under the theme of industrialising craftsmanship. Ghana is the guest country of honour.
SIAO 2026: Ibrahim TRAORÉ opens an edition focused on industrialising craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), running until 8 November under the theme of synergy between craftsmanship and industrialisation. Ghana is guest of honour, with Mali and Niger as special guests.
Burkina/SIAO 2026: President Traoré calls for making craftsmanship a pillar of African industrialisation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Ibrahim Traoré, represented by the minister of industry, trade and crafts, opened the 18th edition of the SIAO in Ouagadougou. He called for making craftsmanship a pillar of African industrialisation and economic sovereignty.
SIAO 2026: Captain Ibrahim Traoré calls for making craftsmanship a lever for industrialisation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Captain Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), running until 8 November 2026, and called for linking craftsmanship to industrialisation. Mali and Niger are special guest countries, and Ghana is guest of honour.
The President of Faso officially opened the 18th edition of the SIAO (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Ibrahim Traoré officially opened the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), running from 30 October to 8 November 2026. Ghana is the guest country of honour, while Mali and Niger are special guests.
SIAO 2026: Captain Ibrahim Traoré opens the 18th edition of Africa's major craft fair (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Captain Ibrahim Traoré presided over the opening ceremony of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) on October 30, 2026, running until November 8. Ghana is guest of honour, with Mali and Niger as special guest countries.
SIAO 2026: "Craftsmanship must no longer be seen as a mere subsistence activity... but rather as a pillar of Africa's industrial future," says Captain Ibrahim Traoré (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Captain Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), running from 30 October to 8 November 2026 with Ghana as guest of honour. Crafts are presented as a pillar of Africa's industrialisation.
18th EDITION OF THE OUAGADOUGOU INTERNATIONAL CRAFTS FAIR (SIAO): Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ calls for a creative revolution in craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Captain Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou, running until 8 November 2026, and called for modernising and industrialising African craftsmanship. Ghana is the guest of honour.
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