ISTIC: 78 new media professionals ready to serve the Nation
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ISTIC: 78 new media professionals ready to serve the Nation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
ISTIC celebrated the graduation of its 38th class in Ouagadougou, comprising 78 graduates in journalism, communication and information technology. The ceremony, chaired by the Prime Minister, also presented the institute's plans, including an incubation centre.
ISTIC: Prime Minister presides over graduation ceremony of 38th promotion, marking the end of training for 78 trainees (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the graduation ceremony of the 38th promotion of ISTIC in Ouagadougou, covering 78 trainees with a 98.73% pass rate. He urged the graduates to act with integrity and patriotism in the face of the "information war".
ISTIC: The 38th "DIMAAKU" Class Officially Graduates (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 38th class of ISTIC, named "DIMAAKU" ("integrity" in Fula), officially graduated on 10 November 2026 in Ouagadougou in the presence of the Prime Minister. The 78 graduates, trained in journalism and communication, were urged to uphold integrity and fight disinformation.
ISTIC: the "Dimaaku" promotion on the job market (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the graduation ceremony of the 38th promotion of ISTIC in Ouagadougou, with 78 trainees and a 98.73% pass rate. He urged the graduates to work with integrity and patriotism.
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