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Burkina Faso has suspended beauty pageants and launched a competition where young women are rewarded for their intelligence and scientific abilities.
And the winners aren’t just receiving trophies. They’re getting money, scholarships, laptops and even motorcycles.
In June 2026, the West African country’s government temporarily suspended beauty competitions while developing new regulations intended to reflect its cultural values and standards of human dignity.
Two months… See more
Burkina Faso has suspended beauty pageants and launched a competition where young women are rewarded for their intelligence and scientific abilities.
And the winners aren’t just receiving trophies. They’re getting money, scholarships, laptops and even motorcycles.
In June 2026, the West African country’s government temporarily suspended beauty competitions while developing new regulations intended to reflect its cultural values and standards of human dignity.
Two months later, President Ibrahim Traoré’s administration announced HAKILI Mousso, a national competition designed to celebrate talented young women in science.
By September, 84 finalists from across Burkina Faso had gathered in Ouagadougou to compete in mathematics, physics and chemistry.
On 19 September, the country’s top young female scientific talents were celebrated at an awards ceremony.
The three first-place winners each received 2 million CFA francs, a laptop and a motorcycle.
And the rewards didn’t stop there.
All 84 finalists were promised educational support, including university scholarships and assistance with accommodation, meals and healthcare.
The government’s aim is to encourage more girls to pursue careers in science and challenge the belief that subjects such as physics and mathematics are mainly for boys.
Although the science competition hasn’t officially replaced beauty pageants, the two initiatives have sparked a wider conversation about how society celebrates women’s achievements.
Some see this as a powerful step towards recognising intelligence and academic excellence.
Others believe promoting education shouldn’t come at the expense of women’s freedom to participate in beauty competitions.
Should more countries reward young people for their intelligence and academic achievements rather than focusing so heavily on physical appearance?
#BurkinaFaso #IbrahimTraore #WomenInSTEM #Education #AfricaNew See less
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:rotating_light::rotating_light:TRENDING: :flag_us:SpaceX just overtook Meta in the global rankings.:fire::money_mouth:
ONE IS A ROCKET COMPANY VALUED LIKE A MEGA-TECH GIANT. THE OTHER IS A PROVEN CASH MACHINE.:rocket::moneybag:
:white_check_mark: SpaceX ? Rank 7 | $2.1T | ~$20.6B Revenue
:white_check_mark: Meta ? Rank 8 | $1.8T | $228B Revenue
#SpaceXvsMeta #TrillionDollarClub #TechGiants
#TechNews
Source: companiesmarketcap | As of 22 October
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JESUS is the bedrock of ma marriage :pray_tone2:
SAD NEWS: GHANAIAN ACTOR AND MEDIA PERSONALITY SETH KWAME DZOKOTO REPORTEDLY DEAD :flag_gh::dove:
Ghana’s entertainment industry has been thrown into sadness following reports of the death of popular Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
The news has sparked concern among fans and followers, with many awaiting further details about the circumstances surrounding his reported passing.
:broken_heart: His reported death would be a… See more
SAD NEWS: GHANAIAN ACTOR AND MEDIA PERSONALITY SETH KWAME DZOKOTO REPORTEDLY DEAD :flag_gh::dove:
Ghana’s entertainment industry has been thrown into sadness following reports of the death of popular Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
The news has sparked concern among fans and followers, with many awaiting further details about the circumstances surrounding his reported passing.
:broken_heart: His reported death would be a painful loss to Ghana’s entertainment and media industry.
:dove: May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may God grant his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones strength during this difficult time.
:pray: Rest in peace, Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
#SethKwameDzokoto #GhanaNews #BreakingNews #GhanaEntertainment #RIP #GhanaCelebrities See less
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Hmm :thinking:
Let’s continue this conversation THIS FRIDAY at the V&A Museum for Music Is The Weapon: From Fela To Fuse, as we explore reclaiming our narrative and building the future we want for the next generation (link up :top:)
#Africa #diaspora #blackhistorymonth #explore #explorepage
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