Ouagadougou: The CEB launches its 2026 cultural and sporting activities under the banner of resilience and social cohesion. The Bittou Basic Education District (CEB) officially launched its 2026 cultural and sporting activities at the Bittou municipal stadium. The ceremony was presided over by the president of the special municipal delegation, Mohamed Lamine Diabate, with representatives of various institutions, traditional and religious leaders, educational supervisors, primary school staff, and members of the Defense and Security Forces in attendance.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Head of the CEB of Bittou, Soumada Yameogo, acknowledged the strong mobilization of administrative authorities, constituted bodies, and all education stakeholders. He noted this as evidence of their consistent commitment to Burkinabe schools. Yameogo emphasized the resilience of educational stakeholders who maintained the organization of sporting and cultural activities despite a challenging security environment.

Yameogo stated that through these activities, education stakeholders aim to contribute significantly to the national education project and send a clear message to adversaries that Burkina Faso will continue to persevere. He added that the primary goal of the OSECP is to enhance discipline, camaraderie, and social cohesion among learners.

The ceremony featured an opening match between the school C team and the Kirikou school team. After 50 minutes of regulation time, the teams were separated by penalty kicks, with Kirikou's school emerging victorious by 5 goals to 4.

The theme for the 2026 edition is "Sport and culture in primary school, factors of social cohesion and integration of the learner into society." Closing the event, the president of the special delegation of Bittou expressed gratitude to all participants for their efforts, the constituted bodies for their support, and the sporting public for their engagement.