In Ouagadougou, 84 young girls have just entered a competition with ambitions that extend beyond a simple academic contest. With “HAKILI Mousso,” scientific excellence among women is gaining a dedicated institutional platform, spearheaded by the President of Burkina Faso, Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
The official launch of the competition on Tuesday by the Minister and Secretary-General of the Presidency of Burkina Faso—who also serves as National Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative for Quality Education for All (IPEQ)—gives this initiative special significance. At his side, the Minister and Special Advisor for Technological Development conveyed a message to young women, calling on them to take on greater roles in the fields of science and technology.
This initiative is part of a clear strategic direction: to support these young women from the provinces. The executive branch does not make abstract promises; it immediately links the prestige of the competition to large-scale government actions. The awarding of national scholarships, guaranteed access to university housing, and full medical coverage demonstrate a concrete commitment by the government.
By supporting these 84 finalists throughout their university studies, the presidency ensures the development of the country’s future technological elite. The award honoring the teachers further reinforces this recognition of the teaching profession.
The “Hakili Mousso” initiative thus stands as a powerful symbol of national renewal. Through this project, Captain Ibrahim Traoré is setting a new standard of governance in which science guides the future.
The political message sent to the continent remains crystal clear: Burkina Faso is building its future independence on the knowledge of its young women.
