BVDP: Captain Traoré ends the duties of the adviser in charge of human rights (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Captain Traoré has ended the duties of the adviser in charge of human rights within the BVDP.
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Terrorism in Burkina Faso: the 708 billion CFA franc gamble to regain control of the territory (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In Burkina Faso, the article focuses on a 708 billion CFA franc budgetary effort aimed at trying to regain control of the territory in the face of terrorism.
EDITORIAL/Kidnappings in Burkina Faso: the dark stain of four years (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In an editorial, Hervé D’Africk denounces controversial kidnappings and detentions in Burkina Faso under Captain Ibrahim Traoré. He calls on the state to shed light on detention sites, procedures and responsibilities.
United Nations condemns drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure in Sudan (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The UN condemns repeated drone strikes against civilians and infrastructure in Sudan. The attacks have hit, among other places, a market in Abyei, a residential area in Khartoum and a power station in Tendalti.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the current outbreak in Africa. The patient, who returned from Uganda, is isolated in Abuja while 44 contacts are being monitored; Kenya also reported a ninth case.
Senegalese workers protest rising living costs ahead of three-day general strike (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In Dakar, around 150 people marched at the call of trade union federations to demand the implementation of previously reached agreements and action on the rising cost of living. Unions are preparing a 72-hour general strike starting Wednesday.
Exhibition "The Builders of the City": When metal and wood converse to give meaning to humanity (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Burkinabè sculptor Fiacre Dimitri Ilboudo presents the exhibition "The Builders of the City" in Ouagadougou, combining wood and recycled scrap metal to explore collective memory, transmission and living together. It closes on October 20.
Public Procurement: Tender Notices of Wednesday 21 October 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Chérif Kounta, a 14-year-old, founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", a Burkinabè artificial intelligence. The article presents his journey as a technology creator.
Burkina: Endeavour Mining plans to train 1,250 young people and support 5,000 beneficiaries by 2030 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Endeavour Mining presented its 2026-2030 ESG strategy in Burkina Faso. The group plans in particular to train more than 1,250 young people, support over 5,000 beneficiaries and increase local procurement.
Tougan and Solenzo health districts receive two ambulances and medical equipment from the government (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Ministry of Health handed over two new ambulances and medical equipment to the Tougan and Solenzo health districts on 16 October 2026 in Dédougou. The equipment is meant to improve medical evacuations and emergency care.
Criminal Code revision: death penalty reintroduced (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Justice Minister presented to the Burkina Faso legislative assembly (ALP) a bill revising the Criminal Code, which was adopted unanimously by the 71 lawmakers present. The text aims to strengthen public order and personal security.
Great Conference of Abundance and Prosperity: Coach Simon Ouédraogo on organising the 11th edition (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Promoter Coach Simon Ouédraogo presents the 11th Great Conference of Abundance and Prosperity (GCAP), scheduled for 19–22 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, with about a hundred participants from some thirty countries and registration fees of 500,000 to 1,000,000 CFA francs.
6th Annual Conference of Police Commissioners: Government Bets on Adaptability, Performance and Leadership (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Minister of Territorial Administration and Mobility opened the 6th Annual Conference of Police Commissioners in Ouagadougou, themed on reforming the national police within the RPP framework. The two-day meeting aims to strengthen police effectiveness against security threats.
Political consultations Burkina Faso – Türkiye: frank exchanges based on trust (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The first political consultations between Burkina Faso and Türkiye were held at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two delegations reviewed bilateral cooperation (health, education, agriculture, defence) and planned a 4th Joint Cooperation Commission in Ouagadougou in 2027.
SPORT: FOOTBALL STAKEHOLDERS IN KOULSÉ CALLED TO MOBILISE FOR THE SOVEREIGNTY LEAGUE (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In the Koulsé region, acting governor Bernadette Adenyo/Serme met regional football stakeholders in Kaya to prepare the Sovereignty League. She called for collective mobilisation of sports actors, the private sector and local authorities.
First Bundibugyo Ebola case in Nigeria: Beware of continental spread (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Nigeria’s health minister announced a suspected case of Ebola virus disease of the Bundibugyo strain in a traveler returning from Uganda. The article warns of a possible spread to West Africa, amid an ongoing outbreak in the DRC.
Death of El Hadj Savadogo Alidou, known as Jo: Funeral prayer programme (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Doua programme has been announced following the death of El Hadj Savadogo Alidou, known as Jo. The article gives no further details about his biography or the circumstances of his death.
Yako: the national communication campaign "Entreprendre au féminin" focuses on leadership and women's empowerment (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In Yako, the "Entreprendre au féminin" campaign held a discussion on women’s entrepreneurship, visited women’s groups and offered free screenings. It aims to strengthen women’s leadership and economic empowerment.
Burkina Faso: Prime Minister launches maize harvest with combine harvesters (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched the maize harvest in Bagré with combine harvesters, inaugurated the SOFA rice mill and launched a 50,000-hectare irrigation development operation in Niaogho, in Boulgou province.
Gabon: All football stakeholders gather to build a championship worthy of its history (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Gabon is bringing together all national football stakeholders for five days at Angondjé for the Task Foot, opened by the Sports Minister. Organised into seven workshops, the talks aim to reform and better organise the national championship.