The UMOA Banking Commission has sanctioned three banks in Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Senegal for breaches of governance, risk management and anti-money-laundering rules. Each bank received a reprimand and a CFA 300 million fine.
Burkina Faso customs announced the seizure, as part of Operation Manya carried out from July 10 to October 15, 2026, of goods valued at an estimated CFAF 10.86 billion. The haul included counterfeit medicines, explosives, cocaine, cigarettes and fertiliser.
In Gaoua, the 9th National Integration Forum brings together African communities living in Burkina Faso for panels, cultural exchanges and health activities. The government says it wants to promote integration based on sovereignty, solidarity and free movement.
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to Africa’s latest outbreak in a woman who arrived from Uganda in Abuja. Health authorities have begun contact tracing for 44 close contacts and placed the patient in isolation.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the public rice mill in Bagré on 20 October 2026. Run by the state company Faso Agropôles (SOFA) with a capacity of 100 tonnes of paddy per day, it is funded from state resources and falls under the 2026-2028 agropastoral offensive.
LONAB publishes the results of the FASO LOTO draw of Tuesday 20 October 2026. The provided text only contains the title and site navigation, with no details of the winning numbers.
At the Night of Honour Rolls (Stars of Faso) held in Ouagadougou on 11 October 2025 by the association Burkina Impulsion, a young performer nicknamed "the little Amazon", Wendy, impressed the audience with a stage routine using a staff. The evening celebrates school excellence and rewards…
SanlamAllianz presented a CFA 5 million cheque to the Burkinabè Foundation Against Cancer (FOBUCAN) to support its field activities. The donation is meant to help with awareness, screening and the care of women who test positive.
Security forces in Koudougou intercepted five minors aged 13 to 17 headed to gold-mining sites in neighbouring countries. The driver was arrested, the parents recovered their children, and an investigation is ongoing to dismantle the smuggling network.
Burkina Faso's Customs seized illicit goods worth 10.859 billion FCFA during Operation "Maya", run from 10 July to 15 October 2026. The results, led by tapentadol seizures, were presented to the press in Ouagadougou.
During a visit to the Boulgou province, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo urged livestock farmers to take advantage of state support schemes, including vaccination, artificial insemination and livestock identification, as part of the agropastoral offensive.
The 5th edition of TRANSLOG Africa opened in Ouagadougou for three days of discussions on supply chain resilience, customs digitalisation, transport corridors and infrastructure financing. The symposium brings together experts from fifteen countries.
Following looting and vandalism reported over the weekend of 17 October 2026, Lille, Douai, Wattignies, Denain, Bordeaux and Nice announced curfews for minors in specific areas and at set times.
In Saint Petersburg, a Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at an oil terminal, a depot and an Ozon warehouse. Local authorities reported one dead, five injured, and temporary restrictions at Pulkovo Airport.
The 5th edition of the TRANSLOG Africa 2026 symposium opened in Ouagadougou on 20 October, with more than 150 foreign participants from 15 countries. It focuses on supply chain resilience, the AfCFTA and corridors serving the landlocked AES states.
The final phase of the CAF Women's Champions League will take place in Egypt from 1 to 15 November 2026, with eight qualified clubs. Several African clubs, including AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns, have already qualified.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited Boulgou province to follow up on the agropastoral offensive. He urged herders to make use of state support measures, including vaccination, artificial insemination and livestock identification, and announced the construction of slaughterhouses.
Burkina Faso has launched the commemorations of the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces, focusing on the role of the military reserve in national defence. Activities run until 2 November 2026.
The Burkinabè Shippers' Council opened the 5th TRANSLOG AFRICA international transport and logistics symposium in Ouagadougou, focused on supply chain resilience and security. The event, running until 22 October 2026, covers corridors, digitalisation and infrastructure financing.
Niger has banned the export of super petrol and diesel to prioritise supply to the domestic market. Exports may be authorised only if there is a surplus, by special decision of the trade minister.
