In Niaogho, the Prime Minister launched the development works for 1,000 hectares in Bassindingo as part of the agro-pastoral, fisheries and water initiative. The project aims to strengthen food sovereignty and involves agricultural VDPs in securing the site.
In Dokuy, the CEB brought together pedagogical supervisors and teachers to discuss the 2026-2027 school-year guidelines and the conditions for properly carrying out teaching activities. The meeting aimed to rally stakeholders around responsibility and cooperation.
Mogho Naaba Baongo received the Wassa Bondo Fund and the AJSB at the royal palace and blessed them ahead of two sporting events scheduled for this weekend in Ouagadougou. He also promised support for the organization of the Champions Night.
In Mali, the price of sheep meat falls from 5,000 to 4,500 CFA francs per kilogram, while beef prices also drop. The government and livestock-meat sector stakeholders are considering further measures to reduce costs.
In Senegal, the FSDT and the teachers’ G7 announce a 72-hour strike starting on 21 October 2026, amid an economic crisis and ten days before Dakar 2026 YOG. The article cites unmet social demands and the risk of disrupting the event.
A case of Ebola Bundibugyo has been detected in Abuja in a diplomat arriving from Uganda, putting Nigeria on health alert. The article calls on neighboring countries to strengthen surveillance in airports and high-traffic areas.
One case of Ebola Bundibugyo has been confirmed in Nigeria, with 44 contacts identified. The editorial stresses the porosity of African borders and calls for stronger efforts against the outbreak, which already affects the DRC and Kenya.
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Orabank Burkina organized a blood donation campaign in Ouagadougou on October 21, 2026 as part of its CSR activities. The bank aims to collect around 100 blood units to help supply health facilities and the national blood transfusion center.
LONAB published the results of the Wednesday 21 October 2026 draw of its Faso Loto lottery. The provided text contains only the title and navigation elements, without the drawn numbers.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Jesuit priest Paul Béré of Burkina Faso to the Vatican International Theological Commission. Burkina Faso's embassy to the Holy See welcomed the appointment, describing it as a source of pride for the country and Africa.
Adja de Komsilga announced, after meeting the director of SCOOP CA/APEC, that she intends to subscribe to the presidential Popular Shareholding initiative with her family and colleagues. APEC says it has mobilized more than CFA 20 billion since 2023.
In Gourcy, the "Entreprendre au féminin" campaign offered free screenings for cervical and breast cancer, hepatitis B and C, syphilis and HIV. The mission also held awareness sessions, advocated with customary leaders and visited the TIKWENDE cooperative.
A leak has revealed the existence of Claude Mythos, a new Anthropic AI model presented as more advanced in reasoning, programming and cybersecurity. The company says it could also strengthen cybercriminals’ capabilities.
In Yako, traditional chief Naaba-Djiguèmdé donated computer equipment to the national gendarmerie in Bagaré to support the security forces in their mission to secure the national territory. The gift includes a computer, a printer and accessories.
In Ouargaye, the Koulpélogo provincial governor held a meeting on the security situation, road safety and civic responsibility with community leaders and combat forces. Authorities called on residents to remain vigilant, civic-minded and to respect the measures in force.
In Dori, Auguste Kinda, appointed governor of Sirba, thanked the authorities, defense and security forces, and local stakeholders for their support during his time in Liptako. He called for stronger unity and social cohesion.
In Mogtédo and Pousghin, the Tiipaalga association marked 20 years of work in Burkina Faso, with 40,000 hectares of land restored and hydraulic infrastructure built for rural communities. Its RTF model also gives communities control over investments.
The first regional agroecology days of Tannounyan will be held on October 22 and 23, 2026, in Banfora. Organized with several partners, the event will feature talks and a mini fair to promote agroecological practices.
In Tougo, in Zondoma province, education officials welcome the NEKRE Pact to reform Burkina Faso’s school system. They praise its ambitions but call for resources, concrete implementation and visible results on the ground.
