Ahead of the U17 UFOA-B Cup of Nations semi-final against Niger on October 20, 2026, Burkina Faso U17 coach Mamadou Zongo "Bébéto" acknowledges Niger's strength but expresses confidence in his players. He stresses the need to convert chances better.
In Ouagadougou, Groupe Umanis celebrated the 2025-2026 class of IST and UBS, with 4,095 graduates in higher technician diplomas, bachelor's and master's degrees. The school says it trains skills that are directly employable.
In Senegal, Burkinabè, Malian and Nigerien communities reaffirmed their support for AES authorities during a meeting in Dakar. They also raised concerns about identity documents, roadside harassment and greater recognition of the diaspora.
In Lèba, the Association femmes et enfants du Burkina and Women To the world rewarded the top pupils at Marmissiga public primary school to promote academic excellence. The donation also included equipment for the school garden and canteen.
In Bassi, in Zondoma province, the commune held its first ordinary consultation session focused on resource mobilisation and the preparation of a participatory budget. Discussions also covered the Saye grazing area and the Kéra cure salée site.
A Ivorian delegation led by intelligence coordinator Vassiriki Traoré made a three-day visit to Bamako to revive security dialogue with Mali. It was received by Malian President Assimi Goïta, following bilateral tensions linked to the case of 49 Ivorian soldiers.
Funeral notice for Joseph Zangreyanogo, a retired SOPAFER-B employee, who died on 18 October 2026 in Ouagadougou. The text details the schedule of the vigil, burial and masses planned from 21 to 25 October 2026.
AES ministers, visiting Dakar ahead of negotiations with ECOWAS, met the Burkinabè, Malian and Nigerien communities in Senegal. Diaspora members voiced support and raised concerns, including recognition of identity documents and road harassment.
The association Faso Landa held the 7th Nuit du Burkindi in Istrana, near Treviso (Italy), devoted to promoting Burkinabè culture internationally. The evening brought together the diaspora, personalities and artists, and awarded trophies.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will issue its ruling at the end of November 2026 on Senegal's appeal against the CAF's forfeit defeat imposed after the 2025 AFCON final, which Senegal had won on the pitch against Morocco. The decision will determine the title's fate.
Natou Baswidga announced on TikTok that she is becoming a traditional healer under the name Adja Baong Nooré. The article also notes the growing number of such announcements in Burkina Faso and questions how the phenomenon is regulated.
From 24 to 31 October 2026 in Ouagadougou, the 14th edition of the Récréâtrales will be held under the theme “Obliger à beauté” (“Compel beauty”). The organising committee says preparations are 80% complete, with a programme mixing theatre, dance, comedy, music and youth activities.
Replay content on Faso Digital 2026, focused on the challenges of regulation, inclusion and innovation in building a truly digital Burkina Faso.
The People’s Legislative Assembly has adopted a law defining economic, commercial and industrial entities deemed strategic. The text bans their total or partial privatization and strengthens the state’s powers over these structures.
Cyril Ramaphosa urges South Africa to prepare for a possible loss of preferential access to the US market through AGOA. He says the consequences would be “devastating,” especially for the automotive industry and its jobs.
In Zonsé, the president of the special delegation brought together local stakeholders around civic duty, patriotic commitment and social cohesion to encourage the population, especially young people, to take part in local development.
A look back at a week in Burkina Faso marked by a tribute to Thomas Sankara, a new dialogue between the AES and ECOWAS, measures on community service, bank financing, education, digital innovation, eye health and sport.
Twelve participants from Burkina Faso and Benin took part in a train-the-trainers session on financial literacy in Ouagadougou, initiated by Dr Aboubakar Thiombiano with Perfect Print. Four books on retirement, rural households, SMEs and saving were also presented.
Egypt’s parliament has postponed until next week the debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia. The Social Democratic opposition says it will abstain, citing the mission’s risks, scope and costs for Egypt.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is due to rule at the end of November on the Senegalese Football Federation's appeal against the CAF decision declaring Senegal forfeit in the 2025 AFCON final against Morocco. Deliberations are ongoing after the hearing on 8 October in Lausanne.
