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SIAO: 42 prizes worth 36.5 million CFA francs

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The Ouagadougou International Arts and Crafts Fair has announced 42 awards, including 15 official prizes and 27 special prizes, worth 36.5 million CFA francs. The results were announced on 6 November 2026 in Ouagadougou after 18 juries assessed the works and stands, according to Sidwaya.

The results of the 42 awards at the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Arts and Crafts Fair (SIAO) were announced on Friday 6 November 2026 in Ouagadougou. The 15 official prizes and 27 special prizes represent a total purse of 36.5 million CFA francs, according to Sidwaya.

Niger won the Grand Prize of the President of Faso in the category for the best country stands, with a prize of 3 million CFA francs, ahead of Mali, second with 2 million, and Burkina Faso, third with 1.5 million. The category alone accounts for 6.5 million CFA francs, according to Sidwaya.

In the competition for stands from Burkina Faso's regions, the Yaadga region won first prize from the People's Legislative Assembly (ALP), worth 1.5 million CFA francs. Guiriko and Tannounyan finished second and third respectively, with 1 million and 750,000 CFA francs.

The chairwoman of the Rewards and Creativity Commission, Agarba Patricia Badolo, praised the commitment of the juries, donors and artisans during the announcement of the results, according to Sidwaya. The ALP Thomas Sankara Creativity Prize also recognised three works exhibited in the creativity pavilion, with Burkinabè Yempabou Tankouano in first place.

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