Ouagadougou: Today’s publications spotlight the issues of corruption within the Burkinabe public administration and the recent International Tour du Faso cycling event. The Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has been the focus of these discussions, particularly for his stance against corruption and his commendation of the cyclists participating in the 35th edition of the Tour du Faso.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Captain Ibrahim Traoré addressed the nation during an official ceremony at the Presidency of Faso. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, warning that the state would show no leniency towards those who embezzle public funds in the current challenging climate faced by the country. The private daily newspaper Le Pays highlighted this message, underscoring the President’s commitment to tackling corruption head-on.
The state daily Sidwaya further elaborated on President Traoré’s comments concerning poor governance, noting that he declared the time for awareness campai
gns has passed, and it is now time for action and accountability. Additionally, L’Observateur Paalga, a longstanding private daily in Burkina Faso, reported on the significant embezzlement of billions of CFA francs at the Ministry of Humanitarian Action, reflecting the extent of the corruption issue.
In a separate note, the state daily Sidwaya also reported on the successful conclusion of the 35th International Tour du Faso. Captain Traoré praised the event, highlighting the camaraderie and unity among the nine participating countries: Burkina Faso, Belgium, Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, Holland, Mali, Morocco, and Russia. The private newspaper Le Pays noted that the Tour ended with Moroccan cyclist Mohcine El Kouraji winning the leader’s yellow jersey, marking the event’s conclusion on November 3, 2024.