Burkina Faso: Two people seriously injured in bus rollover on Route 14
Ahmed Salem
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the 16th Fire and Rescue Brigade in Dédougou announced its response to a bus rollover accident on National Route 14 (RN14) in Burkina Faso.
Upon their arrival, the firefighters worked to secure the site, provide first aid to the injured, and transport them to the regional hospital in Dédougou (CHR).
The incident resulted in two people sustaining serious injuries and significant material damage.
The National Fire Department urges road users to strictly adhere to traffic rules and exercise caution while driving.
Burkina Faso: Citizens combat diabetes and high blood pressure through sports
On another note, walkers, runners, and fitness enthusiasts regularly gather in the sports areas of the capital, Ouagadougou, to maintain their physical fitness.
Some people want to improve their physical condition, while others want to lose weight, or simply relieve stress.
”It’s an activity that keeps me fit and benefits me greatly… because I believe that the body shouldn’t be left as it is, because, as they say, any muscle that isn’t used atrophies,“ says Mr. Sumda, a lifelong sports enthusiast and member of Mogot Sport Club, a well-known sports club in the capital.
“I feel great, light, in excellent physical condition, and completely relaxed. I am passionate about sports, and I feel very happy every time I meet with the team. It relieves stress and gives me a great feeling,“ adds Blandine Kataku, another member of the sports club.
The importance of regular physical activity
In the face of this enthusiasm, specialists remind us of the importance of regular physical activity in preventing many diseases, including high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain and strokes, to name a few.
Daouda Kader Traore is a sports coach who has specialized in physical fitness for several years, and believes that sports should be an integral part of our daily lives, not optional.
