Day: August 4, 2024

Ouagadougou: The Minister in charge of National Education, Jacques Sosthène Dingara, welcomed on Friday the increases in success rates for CEP, BEPC and BAC 2024, but finds them insufficient compared to the ambitions of his department.

‘We recorded 82.16% success in the CEP in 2024 compared to 71.48% in 2023; 47.19% at the BEPC against 38.27% in 2023 and 52.61% at the baccalaureate against 39.34% in 2023, a partial assessment at the BAC level while awaiting the results of the replacement session which will take place in September’ , declared the Minister in charge of National Education.

According to him, the results obtained in a very difficult security context are certainly comforting, but remain insufficient in view of the ambitions harbored by the Burkinabè education system.

At the same time, he confirmed that the Burkinabè education system has invested a total amount of 21 billion 814 million 212 thousand 178 FCFA for the smooth running of the school year.

However, the national success rate of the BEP
and CAP is 68.73% compared to a rate of 75.57% in 2023. The minister emphasizes that there is a rate of regression and this is undoubtedly explained by the relatively increasing number of candidates in technical fields, which is more than 15%.

Also, there have been cases of fraud during exams and all these different cases are listed and treated in accordance with the texts in force. Some fraudulent candidates have already been tried and convicted.

The minister spoke of the difficulties encountered by candidates during the exams, such as those linked to the security situation, those linked to the delays observed in the issuance of the summons of the actors, precisely to the BEPC exam in the Central region, the difficulties of not mastering the examination procedures manual, difficulties linked to the operationalization of the Integrated Examination and Competition Management System (SIGEC) software.

All these difficulties were overcome thanks to the efforts of all those involved in the organization of the e
xams, both civilian and military.

He concluded by saying that improving the quality and credibility of examinations remains an ongoing mission for his department.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

With participation of Minister of Awqaf (Islamic Endowments), Dr. Mohammad Abdul-Sattar al-Sayyed, the 9th Conference of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in the Islamic World began, on Sunday, in Mecca city, Saudi Arabia.

The conference is organized by Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Saudi Arabia and is entitled ‘Role of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ministries in Promoting and Consolidating the Principles and the Values of Moderation’.

It is noteworthy that 62 countries from Islamic world are participating in the two-day conference, in addition to the attendance of a large number of Endowments Ministers.

The conference aims at enhancing solidarity among Islamic countries in fields of endowments, Dawah and guidance, and setting up a correct understanding of Islam in confronting extremism and radicalism.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Syrian Arab Republic offered condolences to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea over victims of the floods hit areas near Amnok River (Yalu River), and affirmed support for its leadership, government and people.

Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said in a statement to SANA on Sunday ‘The Syrian Arab Republic extends the deepest condolences to friendly Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, for the victims of the floods hit some areas due to heavy rains over the country’s northern border’.

The statement stressed solidarity with leadership, government and people of Korea, asserting confidence that Korean people will overcome this ordeal.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The Syrian Taekwondo team won 12 medals in Jordan International Championship that concluded competitions Sunday with wide Arab participation by all categories

The twelve medals gained by the Syrian team were two gold, one silver and nine bronze.

It is notable that a number of countries such Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and others participated at the Championship, represented by 1,100 athletes.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

France’s new position on the Moroccan Sahara, officially expressed by President Emmanuel Macron, is “a major geopolitical and diplomatic turning point” that enshrines Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, stressed Brazilian academic Fabio Albergaria de Queiroz.

This “very important step” by Paris demonstrates “the pragmatism and effectiveness of the Royal diplomacy,” the professor of international relations and geopolitics told MAP, recalling the support already expressed by many influential countries for the Moroccan autonomy plan, such as the United States and Spain.

“There is no doubt that this is the best way to reaffirm what is already known: the relevance of the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara,” de Queiroz stressed.

The academic said the autonomy plan will “put an end to the harmful effects” of this dispute, and will contribute to consolidating Morocco’s position as an undisputed leader and active actor in the region.

In a message addressed to HM King Mohammed VI, French President Emmanuel Ma
cron officially informed the Sovereign that he “considers that the present and future of Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty”.

Macron also voiced France’s support to the Moroccan autonomy plan as ‘the only basis to achieve a just, lasting, and negotiated political solution, in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions.’

Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse

France’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara represents “a commitment to a stronger friendship with the Kingdom”, Argentinian academic Juan José Vagni said.

Paris’ decision is also motivated by the fact that Morocco represents a “reliable partner of France in North Africa”, the professor-researcher at the National University of Cordoba told MAP.

Juan Vagni underlined that this “concrete signal” given by France coincides with the celebrations of the Throne Day and the 25th anniversary of the enthronement of HM King Mohammed VI.

Beyond its close relations with France, “Morocco enjoys great reputation in Europe, particularly economically. The Kingdom stands out, in fact, for its quality of reliable partner” for Europeans, the specialist in Mediterranean issues at the Argentinian Council for Scientific and Technical Research stressed.

Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse