On November 10, 2026, in Ouagadougou, Burkinabé Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the official graduation ceremony of the 38th promotion of the Institut des sciences et techniques de l’information et de la communication (ISTIC). The ceremony, themed "Informer pour libérer et communiquer pour construire" (Inform to liberate and communicate to build), marked the end of training for 78 students. The promotion, named "Dimaaku," meaning "integrity" in fulfuldé, achieved a 98.73% success rate after 21 to 24 months of training.
The "Dimaaku" promotion comprises 78 graduates, including one communication specialist, 20 journalism assistants, 22 communication assistants, three senior information and communication science technicians, eight journalists, 19 communication advisors, and five information technology engineers. Prime Minister Ouédraogo, through Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, commended the quality of training provided by ISTIC and congratulated the graduates on their perseverance. He emphasized the responsibility that comes with their profession, particularly in the context of the current information war.
The Prime Minister urged the graduates to exercise their profession with integrity and patriotism, putting their talent at the service of national construction and the Popular Progressive Revolution. He encouraged them to be professionals who embody the aspirations of a proud and sovereign people. The Director-General of ISTIC, Dr. Alizèta Ouoba, praised the efforts of the students and the pedagogical team, and presented the institute's modernization projects, including the construction of a new headquarters in Gounghin.
ISTIC plans to create an incubation center to promote professional insertion and self-employment for graduates, as well as strengthen cooperation with public schools of information and communication in the AES space. The promotion's godmother, Téné Traoré, an expert in digital video editing and ISTIC trainer, invited the graduates to demonstrate rigor, continuous training, and to cultivate integrity and patriotism throughout their careers.
On behalf of his peers, delegate Issaka Konaté pledged to uphold the ceremony's theme in their professional practice. He solemnly committed to liberating consciences from disinformation, providing accurate and patriotic information, and contributing to national cohesion and development. The graduates of the "Dimaaku" promotion are now expected to put their skills into practice and fulfill their commitment to informing and communicating for the nation's benefit.
The ISTIC graduation ceremony marks a significant milestone in the development of Burkinabé information and communication professionals. The institute's efforts to provide quality training and promote professional insertion are crucial in the current context of information warfare and national development. The "Dimaaku" promotion's commitment to integrity and patriotism is expected to have a positive impact on the country's information landscape.
As the graduates begin their careers, they will face the challenges of the information war and the need to provide accurate and reliable information to the public. With their new skills and commitment to integrity and patriotism, they are well-equipped to contribute to the development of a free and informed society in Burkina Faso.
Key points
- The Burkinabé Prime Minister attended the ISTIC graduation ceremony, urging graduates to exercise their profession with integrity and patriotism.
- The 38th promotion of ISTIC achieved a 98.73% success rate and comprises 78 graduates in various fields of information and communication.
- ISTIC plans to create an incubation center to promote professional insertion and self-employment for graduates.
