Gaoua is hosting the 9th National Integration Forum from 19 to 24 October 2026, under the theme "African Integration in the Era of the Popular Progressive Revolution". The event aims to strengthen social cohesion between African communities and Burkinabè populations.
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Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are due to resume in early November in Abu Dhabi, following intensified diplomatic exchanges. Moscow and Kyiv say they are ready to restart direct talks mediated by Washington.
Live conference on governing artificial intelligence within institutions, focusing on the orchestration, administration and supervision of AI agents.
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With less than two weeks before South Africa’s municipal elections, several polls show declining support for the ANC. In Johannesburg townships, residents denounce the lack of water and electricity and poor municipal management.
A Burkinabè delegation led by Communication Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo has arrived in Rome for commemorations of Thomas Sankara from 23 to 25 October 2026. Exhibitions, film screenings, an artistic evening and the unveiling of a statue are planned.
Report of the Council of Ministers held October 22, 2026 in Ouagadougou: creation of the FASO WA-FULU presidential electricity initiative, new water-management decrees, Territorial Administration projects, digital civil registry and several urgent public-utility declarations.
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In Albania’s parliament, MPs scuffled and disrupted proceedings as student demonstrations continued for ten days in Tirana. Protesters and university professors also gathered outside the assembly.
The official BRVM listing bulletin of 22 October 2026 provides documents on Nestlé CI's activity reports, financial ratings, a dividend payment schedule and UCITS net asset values.
SONABEL announces a temporary electricity supply cut on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., in several neighbourhoods of Ouagadougou. The work aims to reinforce the distribution network of the CRCO.
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Kenya has recorded its second Ebola death, with nine confirmed cases. The Kenya Red Cross is training its Nairobi staff in handling and safe, dignified burial of victims.
The Council of Ministers on 22 October 2026 adopted decrees declaring urgent public utility for sites in Ouagadougou (Northern ring road, RN2, dam no. 4, Kadiogo-Massili hub) and a plot in Cité Tonkar in Gaoua, for real estate, drainage and commercial projects.
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announces a $10 billion five-year investment programme to accelerate industrialisation and create jobs, which he says will be funded from domestic resources. Nine sectors are covered, including agriculture, textiles and pharmaceuticals.
Between 2020 and 2025, cybercrime caused more than 9 billion FCFA in financial losses in Burkina Faso, according to the Central Brigade for the Fight against Cybercrime (BCLCC). The second National Week against Cybercrime will take place from October 26 to 30, 2026.
The DRICA-NANDO inspected 38 beverage establishments in Koudougou on 21 and 22 October 2026, following consumer complaints about price increases. Nine were sealed after the checks.
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Typhoon Champi struck Taiwan, killing one person, injuring 94 others, and forcing schools and offices to close, while 931 flights were cancelled. Authorities also evacuated nearly 1,300 people from at-risk areas.
The Société des Aéroports du Faso (SAFA) is holding a training session on October 22, 2026, on the airport emergency plan at Ouagadougou international airport, aimed at internal and external stakeholders. It seeks to clarify responsibilities and prepare the airport's certification.
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South African author Carol Hart defends the use of artificial intelligence to write her books after the controversy involving Haitian-Canadian writer Thelyson Orelien. She says she has published 370 books with AI and has received threats.
The Burkinabè minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism arrived in Rome for tribute days honouring Thomas Sankara, held from 23 to 25 October 2026. The programme includes the unveiling of a statue, an exhibition, film screenings and an artistic evening.
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Hundreds of Ethiopians crossed into Kenya on Thursday at Moyale after gunfire was reported and panic scenes broke out. The Kenya Red Cross is setting up temporary shelter and distributing food supplies.
As part of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), the Burkinabè National Lottery (LONAB) handed a 50 million FCFA cheque to the national organising committee. The lottery will also have a dedicated space at the fair.
