At Le Faso Digital 2026, warrant officer Isaac Bouda outlined the main cyber scams targeting digital financial services in Burkina Faso and the precautions to take. He also called on mobile money operators to strengthen their controls.
The Beninese government is considering reforming civil service recruitment to reduce candidates' costs and attract qualified profiles. A workshop on the project was held in Abomey with support from the World Bank and UNDP.
Two teenage refugee sprinters living in Uganda, Florence Masumbe and Rachid Rochene, have been selected to represent the Refugee Olympic Team at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Their participation is also expected to support their schooling and inspire other young refugees.
The 5th edition of Art Basel Paris brings together 211 galleries from 41 countries at the Grand Palais, featuring works by established and emerging artists. The event is taking place under tight security because of violent protests in the French capital.
Editorial by journalist Pascal Koama on road safety for pupils and students. It denounces the dangerous behaviour of young motorcyclists and the disorder caused by tricycles, and calls on students, parents and authorities to act.
Replay of the conference from the 2nd edition of Faso Digital on the theme "Include without excluding: ergonomics in the service of an equitable digital transition." The article provides no further details on the content.
At its GTC conference in Berlin, Nvidia showcased humanoid robots, robotic arms and facial recognition systems, along with its latest AI computing hardware. The company also unveiled a modular AI data centre designed to cut deployment times.
In Nigeria, authorities are tightening health checks at Lagos airport for international arrivals after confirming a first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The patient is isolated and 44 contacts have been identified.
In Ouagadougou, Miam Diet launched a web platform to raise the visibility of its practice and make nutrition and dietetic catering information easier to access. The site offers a quick diagnosis, meal ordering and a WhatsApp redirect to confirm orders.
In Ouagadougou, a workshop is validating the first volume of a collection of Burkinabè local dishes. The document aims to promote the national culinary heritage and preserve gastronomic know-how passed down orally.
Burkina Faso's new Penal Code reinstates the death penalty for several offences, toughens penalties for corruption, road traffic offences and environmental damage, and creates new offences linked to family matters, animals and ICT.
A few days before SIAO 2026 opens, LONAB handed over CFA 50 million to the organizers to support the 18th edition of the fair. The contribution is intended to help with organization and promote craftsmanship, local products and African cultural heritage.
From 13 to 20 October 2026, the Protestant Evangelical Church of Burkina Faso (EPE-BF) distributed 1,000 school kits to CM1 and CM2 pupils in the Djôrô region, each including a solar lamp. This is the third edition of the programme.
In Wolokonto, education stakeholders in the CEB held a meeting to prepare for the CAPPE and CSAPÉ professional examinations. Discussions focused on how the tests will be organised, juries’ expectations and advice for candidates.
A roundup of international briefs including a fatal mob beating in Durban, Uganda’s August export revenue rising on higher gold earnings, former Chadian PM Succès Masra leaving the country for medical treatment, and South Africa’s water crisis.
In Falagountou, the head of the special delegation, Alou Goro, urged residents to intensify farming activities to help achieve food sovereignty. He visited a sesame field run by Maliki Alzouma Maïga before going to the VDP post.
Senegal has recorded 14 deaths and 368 confirmed diphtheria cases across 60 health districts in 13 regions, according to a Ministry of Health update as of 18 October 2026. The ministry is calling for stronger vaccination and prompt medical consultation when symptoms appear.
Emmanuel Macron announced that only protests organised at the request of unions will be allowed on Saturday, October 24, in France. The decision follows violence and looting during last weekend’s demonstrations.
One week before the opening of SIAO 2026, LONAB signed a sponsorship agreement and handed over a CFA50 million cheque. It becomes the event’s official sponsor, with the fair set for October 30 to November 8 in Ouagadougou.
The 9th edition of the African Music Meetings opened in Ouagadougou under the theme 'Followers: from passive to active'. Organizers want to turn online audiences into concrete revenue for Burkinabè artists.
