The President of Faso received the Resident Coordinator of the UN System in Burkina Faso. The meeting focused on the country's priorities, including security, development, the economy and support for displaced people, as well as the 2026-2030 R.E.L.A.N.C.E plan.
In Burkina Faso, the governors of Sourou, Tapoa, Soum and Koulsé have been appointed. The move follows the July 2025 territorial reorganization, which increased the number of regions from 13 to 17.
On World Post Day, Aminata Zerbo/Sabane says Burkina Faso wants to modernize its postal network and turn it into a lever for development, inclusion and sovereignty. The message also cites Zama Tchey, the Post Bank and an upcoming tracking platform.
The new "League of Sovereignty" is part of the presidential initiative for the development and promotion of sporting excellence. It is meant to decentralize Burkinabe football and spread sporting opportunities across the country, with 20 teams announced.
Ligdicash announces a service that makes it easy to pay water bills and top up Cash Power from a phone, wherever you are.
Orange Burkina Faso launched the new version of its Max it app in Ouagadougou, now open to all mobile operators. The platform includes messaging, money transfers, bill payments and other everyday services.
Meeting in Egypt, AU leaders discussed Agenda 2063, the AfCFTA, development financing and infrastructure. They also stressed water, peace and security as conditions for Africa’s development.
The UEMOA Commission presents the 7th edition of “Consume Local” in Ouagadougou, with conferences, panels and a regional sales exhibition. The initiative aims to strengthen value chains, local product quality and regional integration in the face of AfCFTA.
The regional phase of the “Local Consumption Month” will be held from October 1 to 4, 2026 in Ouagadougou, under a theme focused on regional integration and economic sovereignty. The program includes a conference, a sales exhibition and award ceremony to promote UEMOA local products.
Portrait of Haoua Koné-Tago, a teacher and education inspector who promoted ICT, distance learning and women’s access to digital technology early on in Burkina Faso. She founded RENAF-NTIC in 2003 and REGELFA in 2020.
The Burkina Faso embassy in the United States has launched YORI ID, a digital platform designed to centralize consular services for Burkinabè nationals. The one-year pilot phase will test the tool before a broader rollout.
As a guest on the program "We Will Prevail," Prof. Maxime Drabo calls for scientific research to be better aligned with Burkina Faso's needs in order to reduce dependence on imported medicines and strengthen health sovereignty. He also calls for better-equipped laboratories and for research…
The Faso Mêbo headquarters received a donation of two tons of cement and four cans of oil from Adja Zoénabo Yago on September 25, 2026, in Dapélogo. The donor also helped make paving stones alongside the teams on site.
President Ibrahim Traoré has revealed the existence of Faso Armor, a Burkinabè company specialized in armored vehicle production, and says about 300 Nanga-type vehicles have already been built. He presents the project as a local initiative tied to national scientific capacity.
In an op-ed, Inoussa Malgoubri criticizes a Burkinabe education system that gives too much weight to diplomas and program labels instead of skills and experience. He calls for bridges, upgrading modules and better recognition of prior learning.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, Twellium Industries donated 20 tonnes of cement, 40 tonnes of granite sand, water and drinks to the Faso Mêbo agency in the Guiriko region. Company employees also took part in the site work.
In Beijing and other localities, the article describes an urban transformation driven by infrastructure, technology and greening. It says China’s experience could inspire Burkina Faso in long-term planning and sustained investment.
In Ziniaré, the Ganzourgou Miners Association for Development donated 100 tons of cement, 100 military uniforms and 25 tons of rice to the regional coordination of Faso Mêbo for its first anniversary. It says the support is meant for infrastructure, defense forces and vulnerable people.
In Kaya, residents of Sector 3 took part in the Faso Mêbo initiative despite market day. Young people, women, religious leaders and customary authorities also contributed in support of this national mobilization effort.
By August 21, 2026, contributions to the Faso Mêbo initiative had reached CFA 293,256,142, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. All 17 regions of Burkina Faso have now each surpassed the 10 million CFA franc mark.
