The quarterly journal Labor No. 26 for Q4 2026 is available as a 32-page color PDF for 5,000 CFA francs, payable via Moov Money or Orange Money. The notice says the file is sent by WhatsApp after payment.
Installed in Kombissiri, Pascal Tapsoba takes over as head of the Bazèga provincial education office. He says he will lead his mission under the principles of consolidation, collegiality and accountability, following the praised record of his predecessor.
Live conference on fraud, scams and cybercrime, focusing on ways to strengthen trust in digital financial services.
The National Police General Directorate opened the 6th conference of police commissioners in Ouagadougou, focused on institutional reform. The discussions cover police adaptability, professional ethics and the effectiveness of services.
The action plan resulting from the 2025 PEFA assessment provides for 90 measures at a cost of CFA 1.29 billion over 2027-2029. It aims to consolidate progress in public financial management and correct the shortcomings identified.
In Kpuéré, a special registration operation for the AES biometric identity card enrolled more than 275 people from October 2 to 16, 2026. The initiative was carried out by the gendarmerie with the regional ONI office as part of the JEPPC.
The Ouagadougou Polytechnic School highlighted the role of research, engineering and industry in value creation and industrial development. Mohamed Seynou called for stronger links between training, research and the industrial world.
On 20 October 2026, the DSUVA in Bamako received equipment valued at over 2.28 billion FCFA, including collection trucks and public works vehicles, funded with World Bank support through the PRUBA project. The equipment is meant to strengthen sanitation in the Malian capital.
At the 6th annual conference of police commissioners, the National Police were urged to adapt their response to evolving threats and diversified crime. Minister Émile Zerbo stressed adaptability, performance and leadership.
The Prime Minister launched mechanised maize harvesting over more than 70 hectares of SOFA plots at Bagré, aiming to speed up harvests and reduce post-harvest losses. The operation is part of the 2026-2028 Agro-pastoral, Water and Fisheries Offensive.
A delegation from the Turkish Gendarmerie is in Ouagadougou for a working visit with Burkina Faso’s National Gendarmerie. The discussions focus on the partnership, training and sharing best practices against transnational security threats.
West African Resources presented its 2025 sustainability report in Ouagadougou, highlighting figures on taxes, local purchases, jobs and community investments in Burkina Faso. The group also detailed its environmental actions at its mining sites.
Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched in Niaogho a programme to develop 50,000 hectares of irrigated perimeters, valued at 254.79 billion FCFA excluding taxes. The developed areas must be delivered by 31 October 2027.
The regional Trade and Industry Directorate of Nakambé (DRICA-Nakambé) carried out inspections on October 20 and 21 in several drinking establishments in Koupéla, in the Kourittenga province, focusing on compliance with price regulations. Several violations were found.
Police division commissioner Minata Traoré is joining the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus. She has more than 15 years of experience in police operations, command and administration in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso and Türkiye discussed strengthening cooperation in security, health, education, agriculture, industrialisation and energy. Ouagadougou also called for support against terrorism and for emergency medical visas.
A Turkish delegation met with the Burkina Faso National Gendarmerie to discuss how both institutions work and new areas of cooperation. The talks focused on sharing experience, training structures and improving operational effectiveness in response to security threats.
Twelve foreign countries, including two European and ten African teams, will take part in the 37th Tour du Faso from October 30 to November 8, 2026. Burkinabè titleholder Paul Daumont will be among the 90 riders announced.
In Mali, moto-taxi driver Dramane Kamiya gave 100,000 FCFA to the Transition Support Fund. Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga received him on 21 October 2026 and thanked him on behalf of the authorities.
SONABEL CEO Souleymane Ouédraogo met with staff of the Tannounyan regional operations directorate in Banfora on 21 October 2026. The meeting, the first stop of a national tour, aimed to gather staff concerns and present the new strategic vision, including bringing all technical work back in-house.
