AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Burkina Faso’s security ministry has imposed a six-day “patriotism” training on 44 journalists near Ouagadougou, with participants wearing military fatigues and handling rifles—sparking fresh criticism from press freedom groups who say journalists shouldn’t be treated like soldiers. Youth & Community Sport: The fifth season of Le Réveil football camp wrapped up in Ouagadougou (9 Aug), training 250 kids aged 6–16 over two months with support from African Initiative; organizers say the goal is both talent-spotting and character-building through sport. Arts Spotlight: Rare colour photographs by Burkina Faso’s celebrated studio photographer Sanlé Sory are set for the “Colour Years” exhibition, revealing a side of his work beyond the famous black-and-white portraits. Media Watch: MFWA is urging Burkina Faso (along with Mali, Niger, and Guinea) to end arbitrary arrests and prolonged pretrial detention of journalists and civil society actors.
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