Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Communication and its embassy in Italy are organizing tribute days for Thomas Sankara from October 23 to 25, 2026, in Rome. The program includes the inauguration of the “Parco Thomas Sankara,” a statue, an exhibition and the launch of the “My Brick for Sankara” campaign.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched a series of measures in the Centre-East region for food sovereignty: livestock vaccination, mechanized maize harvesting, a new rice mill and the development of 50,000 irrigated hectares.
In Ouagadougou, the National Armed Forces launched their 66th anniversary celebrations with a popular cross-country run followed by an aerobics session involving 950 uniformed participants. The event aimed to strengthen cohesion between the security forces and civilian populations in the fight…
Portrait of Ben Idriss Coulibaly, who moved from call-center adviser to webmaster at Moov Africa Burkina. The article traces his telecom career, digital responsibilities and training in digital project management.
W. Louis Modeste Ouédraogo has been appointed president of the Authority for the Regulation of Communication and Personal Data Processing. The provided text gives no further details.
In Senegal, the amended finance bill is causing tensions between the government and Ousmane Sonko, speaker of parliament. The article highlights the political rivalry between Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, with a risk of institutional deadlock.
In Ouagadougou, more than 150 experts from 15 countries are taking part in TRANSLOG AFRICA 2026 to discuss endogenous solutions to facilitate the transport of goods. The talks focus on securing flows, digitalisation, corridors and infrastructure financing.
In Kenya, the Shakahola case involving Pastor Paul Mackenzie, accused of preaching extreme fasting that led to hundreds of deaths, has resulted in a conviction. The text also calls on authorities to better regulate religions.
In Treviso, Italy, Cameroonian priest Itankoua Barnabé praised Burkinabè cultural pride and their attachment to traditional clothing. He said their example should inspire others amid the influence of social media on dress habits.
In the DRC, the government accuses former president Joseph Kabila of preparing an offensive through the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, while the politico-military crisis worsens around Kinshasa, Goma and the M23.
Wendingoudi Louis Modeste Ouédraogo has been appointed president of ARCOD, the communication and personal data regulator created by merging the CSC and the CIL. He previously headed the CSC from August 2024.
In Treviso, Italy, Ivorian priest Nestor Ngouandi praised Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s actions, describing him as a symbol of African youth awakening. He said Traoré’s fight goes beyond Burkina Faso and concerns the whole continent.
El Hadj Saïdou Tirogo and El Hadj Hassane Bougma donated CFA 10 million to the local Faso Mêbo committee in Pouytenga ahead of the official launch scheduled for 7 November 2026. They said they wanted to support the head of state's vision and development in Kouritenga.
The Le Faso Digital 2026 organising committee says the three best solutions in each category of the national digital innovation competition will receive a free six-month subscription to Carrefour Innovations. The aim is to boost their visibility and help connect them with partners and investors.
In Senegal, the FSDT and the G7 teachers' coalition announce a 72-hour strike starting on 21 October 2026, amid social and budgetary tensions. The text also highlights the possible impact on the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, due to start in ten days.
The Legislative Assembly has approved the reinstatement of the death penalty in Burkina Faso, which had been abolished in 2018. The law targets espionage, high treason and terrorism, according to a bill adopted in cabinet in 2025.
In Ouagadougou, AGL and its subsidiary SITARAIL are taking part in the 5th edition of TRANSLOG Africa 2026 to present their activities and projects in transport and logistics. The group says it wants to strengthen partnerships and its pan-African presence.
Burkina Faso’s customs service announced seizures of prohibited goods worth more than CFA 10 billion under Operation Maya, carried out from 10 July to 15 October 2026. The goods included medicines, drugs, explosives, cyanide, mercury and food products.
Louis Modeste Ouédraogo, former president of the Superior Council for Communication (CSC), has been appointed head of the Authority for the Regulation of Communication and Personal Data Processing (ARCOD) by presidential decree. The ARCOD was created by merging the CSC and the Commission for…
Burkina Faso's Customs Administration presented the seizures from "Operation Maya", conducted from 10 July to 15 October 2026, valued at over 10 billion FCFA. They include Tapentadol and counterfeit medicines, as well as more than 533 tonnes of smuggled fertiliser.
