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The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications<\/strong> of Burkina Faso<\/strong> has signed a landmark agreement with Radio and Television of Burkina (RTB)<\/strong> to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)<\/strong> into the country\u2019s public communication systems. The partnership, formalized on October 21, 2025<\/strong>, by Minister Dr. Aminata Zerbo\/Sabane<\/strong> and RTB Director General At\u00e9ridar Galip Some<\/strong>, marks a significant milestone in Burkina Faso\u2019s drive to make information more inclusive, accessible, and linguistically diverse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The collaboration is part of a broader national AI integration strategy<\/strong> that aims to modernize public service delivery and strengthen digital inclusion. By embedding AI in broadcasting and communication, the Ministry and RTB seek to expand information access<\/strong> to citizens regardless of language, literacy level, or location<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A key feature of the partnership is an AI-powered translation tool<\/strong> developed by the Interdisciplinary Center for Artificial Intelligence for Development (CITADEL)<\/strong> at the Virtual University of Burkina<\/strong>. Demonstrated during the signing event, the system can translate Moor\u00e9 into French and vice versa<\/strong>, enabling RTB to broadcast content in multiple local languages \u2014 a critical step toward linguistic inclusion and technological sovereignty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cAI must serve the people,\u201d said Minister Zerbo\/Sabane. \u201cThrough this initiative, we are ensuring that every Burkinab\u00e8 citizen can access vital information in a language they understand.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RTB plans to expand AI\u2019s use in content creation and production<\/strong>, including Burkinabe animations, documentaries, and educational programming<\/strong>. The broadcaster aims to leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, improve accessibility for persons with disabilities, and produce content that celebrates Burkina Faso\u2019s cultural and linguistic diversity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Director General Some emphasized that the partnership will allow RTB to \u201cdeliver public information that is both technologically advanced and culturally resonant.\u201d<\/p>\n The initiative falls under Burkina Faso\u2019s three-pronged national AI agenda<\/strong>, which includes:<\/p>\n Earlier this year, the Ministry signed a similar AI collaboration with the National Meteorological Agency (ANAM)<\/strong> to improve climate forecasting and early warning systems. Together, these initiatives demonstrate Burkina Faso\u2019s growing commitment to leveraging AI for sustainable development and governance innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By combining digital transformation<\/strong> with cultural preservation<\/strong>, the Ministry\u2019s approach ensures that AI becomes a tool for empowerment, not exclusion. The partnership with RTB exemplifies how AI can bridge linguistic divides<\/strong>, enhance public service broadcasting, and foster national unity through shared information access<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As Burkina Faso accelerates its adoption of AI, it joins a growing number of African nations using technology to build inclusive, knowledge-driven societies<\/strong> that reflect their unique cultural and linguistic identities.<\/p>\n \u201cBurkina Faso is not just consuming technology,\u201d said Minister Zerbo\/Sabane. \u201cWe are shaping it \u2014 to reflect who we are and to serve our people better.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n \n
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\nStrengthening National Identity Through AI<\/h3>\n
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\nToward Digital and Cultural Empowerment<\/h3>\n
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