The Burkina Faso Atomic Energy Agency (ABEA) organized a two-day training on nuclear technologies for media professionals from September 30 to October 1, 2026, in Ouagadougou.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, the training was aimed to strengthen the knowledge of communication and media professionals regarding ABEA’s missions and areas of intervention.
The discussions focused in particular on their applications in socio-economic development, the nuclear power program, employment opportunities, nuclear law, and nuclear safety and security issues.
The role of journalists and communicators in disseminating reliable information on these subjects was also central to the work.
For ABEA, this initiative should contribute to the emergence of more accessible and rigorous communication on nuclear technologies.
Created in 2024, the agency’s mission includes contributing to the development and monitoring of national policies and strategies in the nuclear field, the development of the legal framework, and the promotion of nuclear science and technology.
At the close of the session, the representative of the participating journalists, Lido Thierno, praised the quality of the discussions.
“During these two days, we have gained a deeper understanding of the realities of your profession,” he stated, and added that “the participants are now better equipped to inform the public on nuclear and atomic issues.”
On behalf of ABEA, the Secretary General, Ouarma Salifou, representing the Director General, also emphasized the need for “accurate, educational, balanced, and fact-based” information.
He also announced the establishment of a network of journalists dedicated to reporting on nuclear technologies, intended to provide a permanent framework for exchange, monitoring, and skills development.
Representing the Minister of Communication, the Director General of Communication and Media, Drissa Sessouma urged media professionals to address nuclear issues with rigor and clarity.
Public understanding of these technologies is crucial for their adoption,” he stressed.
The session took place in two phases. The first, organized from September 28 to 29, was intended for Directors of Communication and Press Relations (DCRP).
The second, from September 30 to October 1, brought together journalists in the projection room of the Burkinabe Agency for Cinematography and Audiovisual (ABCA).
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