Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited an exhibition of Burkinabè heritage (lost-wax bronzes and textiles) at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts in Moscow, as part of the third Russia–Africa Summit.
The Prytanée militaire de Kadiogo (PMK) welcomed 101 new students, 22 of them from ten African countries, who join the 35th promotion named "GONDAL". They were sponsored by the 2006 promotion.
Niger has been named among the eleven member countries of the IGF to receive an excellence award in mining governance, at the Forum's annual general meeting held in Geneva in October 2026. The Minister of Mines presented the nomination to the council of ministers.
The official launch of the social enterprise Eau Vive WASH Services on 29 October 2026 aims to ensure the maintenance and rapid repair of water pumps in Burkina Faso, through a network of spare-parts shops. It will first focus on the Ganzourgou and Zoundwéogo provinces.
The Ivorian zouglou duo Yodé and Siro is celebrating 30 years of career with an anniversary concert on December 12, 2026 at the SIAO in Ouagadougou, featuring Burkinabè artists. Tickets range from 5,000 to 20,000 FCFA.
On the sidelines of SIAO 2026 in Ouagadougou, craft ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Ghana met to set regional priorities for the next two years, including standardisation, harmonisation and training.
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The 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) opened on 30 October 2026, with Captain Ibrahim Traoré represented by the minister of industry, trade and crafts. More than 30 countries take part, with Ghana as guest of honour, running until 8 November.
In Solenzo (Banwa), security forces, VDP volunteers and residents carried out a clean-up at the medical centre and the main market to mark the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces. Officials stressed the need for regular sanitation.
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The public primary school of Bouendé, in Karangasso-Sambla, held the first general assembly of its school council for the 2026-2027 school year. Participants reviewed the previous year, adopted an action plan, and called on parents to get more involved.
The CNAVC-Houet has announced a mega rally in support of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP) on Saturday 31 October 2026 in Bobo-Dioulasso, at Place Tiéfo Amoro. It aims to mobilise the population and celebrate the successes of the security forces and VDP.
Basic Education Minister Jacques Sosthène Dingara attended a class for children with disabilities at Niènéta "A" school in Bobo-Dioulasso. He observed efforts to promote school inclusion, including the creation of 11 new transitional school inclusion classes in the Guiriko region in 2026-2027.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré presided over the opening ceremony of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) on October 30, 2026, running until November 8. Ghana is guest of honour, with Mali and Niger as special guest countries.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), running until 8 November with more than 6,000 exhibitors expected. Ghana is guest of honour, and Mali and Niger are special guest countries.
The CAF Executive Committee unanimously decided to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a biennial cycle, reversing its plan for a four-year cycle announced in December 2025. The next editions are scheduled for 2027, 2028, 2031 and 2033.
Dutch rider Tom Wijfje won the first stage of the 2026 Tour du Faso, finishing in Kaya on 30 October 2026 after 152.15 km from Ouagadougou. He beat Burkinabè Souleymane Koné and South African Gustave Basson.
Ghana has started talks with Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, about building its first nuclear power plant. At the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Rusal also signed a deal to develop a bauxite mine at Nyinahin.
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The national "Pagb Yidgr-Sooré" ("Entrepreneurship for women") campaign has ended its tour in Kaya, in the Koulsé region. Its organisers consider the outcome largely satisfactory and call for continued action to empower women economically.
