The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso has entered into a landmark partnership with Radio and Television of Burkina RTB to leverage artificial intelligence AI in transforming information accessibility and communication services nationwide. The agreement, signed on October 21, 2025, by Minister Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane and RTB Director General Ateridar Galip Some, represents a significant step toward integrating AI into the country's public service broadcasting and digital communication ecosystem.
This partnership aligns with the government's commitment to harness AI as a tool for inclusive development, focusing on improving information delivery and expanding access to content for all citizens, regardless of language or literacy level. The initiative is part of a broader national strategy built around three key priorities: developing a comprehensive AI integration roadmap, launching awareness and training programs-including a national AI conference scheduled for October 28, 2025-and implementing pilot projects in critical sectors such as health, meteorology, security, and information dissemination.
Through this collaboration, the Ministry and RTB aim to make information more accessible in local languages, ensuring that citizens who do not speak French can better understand public communications. A live demonstration showcased a translation tool capable of converting Moore into French and vice versa, developed by experts from the Interdisciplinary Center for Artificial Intelligence for Development CITADEL at the Virtual University of Burkina. This innovation reflects the country's growing emphasis on AI-driven linguistic inclusion and technological sovereignty.
