On 19 October 2026, the Legislative Assembly adopted a law regulating strategic economic, commercial and industrial entities. The text aims to protect public assets, guide investment and support industrialisation.
The 5th edition of Translog Africa 2026 opened in Ouagadougou under the theme of resilience and securing supply chains. Discussions focus on digitalisation, transport corridors, infrastructure financing and logistics’ role in African industrialisation.
In Ouagadougou, 50 lawyers and magistrates took part in a UEMOA Court of Justice seminar on community law, free movement and competition law. The institution wants these rules to be better known by the professionals responsible for applying them.
Burkina Faso has adopted a new penal code reintroducing the death penalty for certain offences linked to terrorism, espionage, treason and the import of expired or banned products causing death. The text also stiffens penalties for economic crime, road safety and environmental offences, and…
In Ouagadougou, the RESYPE project was launched to strengthen child protection, with actions focused on preventing family breakdown, legal identity, reproductive health and the empowerment of vulnerable girls. It is expected to reach more than 8,000 direct beneficiaries.
Endeavour Mining completed two stages of its ESG 2026 caravan in Burkina Faso, around the Houndé and Mana mines, to present its 2026-2030 strategy. The group says it mobilized CFA36 billion for community projects between 2021 and 2025.
At the 5th Translog Africa edition, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) is presenting its businesses in transit, multimodal transport, logistics and warehousing. The group says it wants to meet operators and build new partnerships.
At Faso Digital 2026, Dr. Corinne Nikiéma described digital finance as a driver of financial inclusion in Burkina Faso, while stressing the need to protect consumers and preserve sovereignty over infrastructure, data and cybersecurity.
In Ouagadougou, Student Week opened with a conference on Sino-Burkinabe cooperation, student security and cultural exchanges. The Chinese embassy reaffirmed its support for educational cooperation and scholarships.
Profile of Bemané Serge Somé, a mathematics teacher since 2006 and principal of the Diébougou municipal high school (Djôrô region). He highlights his school's good results in the 2026 exams and his priorities for reducing school dropout.
The CNSS held an awareness session in Tenkodogo with employers and workers from Nakambé on social rights, regular payment of contributions and declaring employees. The institution also highlighted voluntary insurance for self-employed workers.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched the mechanised maize harvest in Bagré on the fields of the state company Faso Agropoles (SOFA), on a plot of over 70 hectares. He called for full use of agricultural equipment provided to rural producers and for support to continue through…
The Burkinabè Directorate General of Customs presented in Ouagadougou the seizures from its "Operation Magnan", carried out from 10 July to 15 October 2026, valued at over 10.8 billion CFA francs. The goods include narcotics, fake medicines, fertilizer and sensitive explosives.
The new Burkinabè Penal Code, adopted unanimously by the Legislative Assembly of the People, reinstates the death penalty for terrorism, espionage, treason, parricide and the import of expired or prohibited products that cause death. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala explained the reasoning.
In Dédougou, the 10th Rapid Intervention Battalion handed over a second donation of construction materials worth about CFA 4 million to Faso Mêbo. The contribution is meant to support the town’s beautification and strengthen its infrastructure.
During a visit to Zonsé as part of the agro-pastoral and fisheries offensive, the prime minister outlined state measures to improve animal health and livestock productivity. He also announced the construction of slaughterhouses in several localities.
The People's Legislative Assembly (ALP) unanimously adopted on 20 October 2026 a bill revising Burkina Faso's Penal Code, which notably reintroduces the death penalty. The text was presented by Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala.
National digital regulators from UEMOA countries are holding their second session in Ouagadougou to strengthen cooperation, harmonise regulation and prepare the roaming agreements scheduled for 2026. Discussions also cover digital financial services and infrastructure sharing.
In Ouagadougou, Minister Célestin Simporé called for mobilizing national skills and human resources to strengthen Burkina Faso's sovereign defense. The conference launches activities for the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces, due on November 1.
In Ouagadougou, the DGTTM carried out an enforcement operation with the Commerce department and the security forces to check vehicle and motorcycle registration for engines above 50 cc. More than a hundred vehicles were impounded and sellers were ordered to comply with the WW rule.
