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Overthrown on Friday, October 30, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is officially replaced by the young captain Ibrahim Traoré at the head of the MPSR, the ruling junta. In Ouagadougou, the weekend was particularly troubled. In this context, the major cultural events supposed to be held in the coming weeks are trying to be maintained, but some are forced to announce their postponement for security reasons.
With our special correspondent in Ouagadougou, Sidy Yansane
Initially scheduled for October 13 to 15, African Musical Encounters (Rema) will not be able to stand. The management evokes the latest socio-political events, as well as organizational constraints. The dates of the postponement will be known soon.
Report also for the 13th edition of the street arts festival Rendez-Vous Chez Nous. Joined by RFI, its artistic director Boniface Kagambega prefers first to meet the new authorities to ensure a good security system. Not to mention that the French Institute, one of the main partners, was vandalized during the weekend and remains closed until further notice. Also fearing that the European guests will shun the event, the Rendez-Vous is symbolically postponed from December 7 to 11, Burkina Faso’s independence day.
Recreational and SAIO maintained
In contrast, the Recreatrales maintain the date of October 29. The festival of plays performed in common courtyards wishes to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
As to Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SAIO), it is preparing its opening for October 28 as planned, while waiting for the new power to express itself on the question.
