Tunis: Burkinabe students are shining with their academic performances in several Tunisian universities. From chemistry to mechanical engineering, including electrical engineering, architecture, electronics and electrotechnics, networks and telecommunications, information and communication technologies, and international relations, these young people are mostly among the top students in their respective classes, with averages ranging from 15 to over 17/20.
According to Burkina Information Agency, these students are enrolled in renowned institutions such as the Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, the National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT), the Higher Institute of Technological Studies (ISET) of Mahdia, or the National School of Architecture and Urban Planning of Tunis.
Among them, Euloge Florian Kounazoura Compaore is among the best students in the third year of a bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical engineering and automation, specializing in automation and computer science at ISSAT in Mahdia, where he obtained an average of 17.06/20 during the 2024-2025 academic year. Thanks to his performance, he is currently pursuing an engineering degree in robotics in Toulouse, with the ambition of contributing to the technological and scientific development of Burkina Faso.
Wendkouni Jean Claude Nikiema, for his part, obtained an average of 16.19/20 in his third year of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing, during the 2024-2025 academic year. After this period in Tunisia, he continued his studies at the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Temiscamingue. In the long term, he aims to create a company specializing in the design of industrial machines in order to participate in the development of the Burkinabe industrial sector.
At the Faculty of Sciences in Sfax, Laila Nahid Kafando is also among the top-performing students in the second year of her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, research option, with an average of 16.78/20. She explained that her academic success is based on "discipline, organization, and consistency in her work." She plans to continue her studies up to the doctorate level before returning to Burkina Faso to contribute to development, particularly in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
At the National Engineering School of Tunis, Wendbarka Elie Compaore, enrolled in the first year of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, obtained a remarkable average of 17.78/20. He stated that determination, organization, and discipline were the keys to his academic success. He aspires to become a materials engineer in order to design innovative solutions for industry.
For his part, Palingwende Ghislain Kabore, an electrical engineering student at the Higher Institute of Technological Studies in Mahdia, with an average of 17.8/20, indicated that his method is based on active attendance in class and a thorough understanding of the concepts. He plans to pursue an engineering degree in the field of industrial automation.
For his part, Delwende Flavien Bienvenu Tapsoba, a student at the National School of Architecture and Urban Planning of Tunis, with an average of 15.43/20 in his first year of undergraduate studies, indicated that discipline, time management and the desire to represent Burkina Faso with dignity constitute the pillars of his academic success.
Despite the challenges of being far from family, adapting to different cultures and languages, and sometimes finding internships, these young people demonstrate resilience and commitment. They all share a common ambition: to use their skills to contribute to the development of Burkina Faso.
They also expressed their gratitude to the highest authorities of Burkina Faso for the study opportunities offered abroad and encouraged continued investment in education, research, and technical training. The students also launched an appeal for unity, resilience, and solidarity among all the people of Burkina Faso in order to face the security and humanitarian crisis that the country is going through.
Through their academic performances, these young Burkinabe demonstrate the potential and capacity for excellence of the national youth in foreign universities, thus contributing to the international standing of Burkina Faso.