Burkina Faso: 13th tribute ceremony for Thomas Sankara, 20 million FCFA for the Memorial and 32 million FCFA for Faso Mêbo
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"My Brick for Sankara": MAERAH contributes 20 million FCFA (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Agriculture minister Ismaël Sombié presided over the 13th monthly military tribute to Thomas Sankara at the Memorial in Ouagadougou. His ministry handed over 20 million FCFA to the "My Brick for Sankara" initiative.
Thomas Sankara Memorial: Ministry of Agriculture contributes 20 million CFA francs to the "Ma Brique pour Sankara" campaign (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Ministry of Agriculture announced a 20 million CFA franc contribution to the "Ma Brique pour Sankara" campaign, which funds the Thomas Sankara Memorial, during the 13th military tribute ceremony on 5 November 2026 in Ouagadougou. The mausoleum is only 10% complete.
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Burkina Faso - Italy: Thomas Sankara statue unveiled in a park in Rome
A park dedicated to Thomas Sankara was inaugurated in Rome in the presence of Burkinabè minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo. During the ceremony, he also launched the "Une brique pour Sankara" fundraising campaign for the Thomas Sankara Memorial in Burkina Faso.
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Italy: Rome Pays Tribute to President Thomas Sankara from October 23 to 25
The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism made an official visit to the Burkina Faso embassy in Rome and then to the 3rd district municipality. He also prepared the Thomas Sankara celebration days set for 24 and 25 October 2026 at the Parco Thomas Sankara.
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18th EDITION OF THE OUAGADOUGOU INTERNATIONAL CRAFTS FAIR (SIAO): Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ calls for a creative revolution in craftsmanship
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.
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Burkina Faso is "worth visiting and visited" (Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo)
At the monthly flag-raising ceremony at the Kadiogo administrative hotel, government spokesperson Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo paid tribute to the Defence and Security Forces and said Burkina Faso remains attractive internationally, citing the SIAO, the Tour du Faso and the Laongo sculpture…
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