In Moscow, Malian President Assimi Goïta received a high-level delegation from the AES Confederation. Discussions focused on consolidating the Confederation and coordinating joint diplomacy in its partnership with Russia.
A popular cross-country run in Ouagadougou kicked off the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO). The Kadiogo regional governor and SIAO director general Éric Bassolé praised the strong turnout of participants.
Three youth-led digital projects – EduBF, FasoNote and Pocket Lab BF – were selected in the Education category of Le Faso Digital 2026. They aim to improve access to learning resources, feedback on student homework and virtual science practicals.
The CNAMU reminds RAMU-insured persons with open rights that the registration certificate is valid in place of the insured card for accessing healthcare, pending collection of their card.
Bamako is hosting the 4th National Cybersecurity Days (JNC 2026), organised by the AMRTP on the theme of artificial intelligence and cyberspace, from 26 to 30 October 2026. Delegations from Burkina Faso and Niger are taking part.
The CNAMU reminds the public that enrolment in the RAMU and collection of the insured person's card are free at all its sites and service points. The text provided contains no other information beyond this reminder.
Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, with a Nigerien delegation, was received in Moscow by Malian Transition President Assimi Goïta on the sidelines of the third Russia–Africa Summit. The talks reviewed the delegations' participation in the summit and their shared commitments…
Three digital solutions selected in the "Energy, water and environment" category of Le Faso Digital 2026: PV-Inspector-AI (drones and AI to inspect solar plants), WATTIA (energy consumption monitoring) and WellKeep (rural borehole monitoring).
Dutchman Tom Wijfje (Universe Cycling Team) won the first stage of the 37th Tour du Faso, a 152.15 km race from Ouagadougou to Kaya, on 30 October 2026. Burkinabè rider Souleymane Koné and South African Gustav Basson completed the podium.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino met the Burkina Faso U15 squad at the FIFA U15 Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, after their 4-1 win over Macau. The young Étalons had returned to winning after a run of defeats.
Dutchman Tom Wijfje (Universe Cycling Team) wins the first stage of the 37th Tour du Faso, a 152.15 km route from Ouagadougou to Kaya. Burkinabè Souleymane Koné and South African Gustav Basson complete the podium.
President Ibrahim Traoré urged African craftspeople to modernise and move towards industrialisation at the opening of the 18th SIAO in Ouagadougou on 30 October 2026. Ghana is the guest country of honour.
Guinean cinema is trying to recover after years of decline, with cinemas closed and resources scarce. A new generation of filmmakers is training through programmes and incubators such as Saboutech, but sustainable funding remains essential.
At the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo read a message from President Ibrahim Traoré calling for concrete implementation of the strategic partnership, including training young people in Russia. The message also stressed the sovereignty of African…
President of Faso Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ opened the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou, running until 8 November 2026. He urged artisans to innovate and move craftsmanship toward industrialisation, with Ghana as guest of honour.
The Burkinabè platform Culture BF, founded in 2022 by André Yaméogo, promotes local artists and behind-the-scenes figures of the cultural scene. It won the best cultural platform of the year 2026 award at the Faso Music Awards (FAMA).
Kenyan President William Ruto secured a Russian pledge to stop recruiting Kenyans into its armed forces and the appointment of a defence attaché in Moscow to process compensation claims. The amount and payment terms have yet to be set.
A year after Tanzania's October election, marked by the crackdown on protests, victims and relatives remain traumatised. Government critics fear abductions, arbitrary arrests and trials for treason or terrorism.
President Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou, running until 8 November 2026, under the theme of African craftsmanship and industrialisation. Ghana is the guest of honour.
FasoCraft, a digital platform presented in Ouagadougou on 29 October 2026, aims to give visibility to the creations of Burkinabè and African artisans and to facilitate their sales. Online purchases are not yet operational.
