The Burkinabè Prime Minister attended the preview of the documentary "Kiidiga, le cri des 333 collines" at the Centre culturel du Faso in Ouagadougou, which covers the resistance of the Kingdom of Boussouma to the French conquest in 1896. The film was presented alongside the signing of a…
The trial of Lionel Bilgo and Vincent de Paul Kaboré has been adjourned to 16 November 2026, pending the Bobo-Dioulasso Court of Appeal's ruling on the appeal against the case's transfer to the ECOFI economic and financial unit, after a money-laundering charge was added.
In Pointe-Noire, the scarcity of freshwater fish and river pollution are pushing some actors toward aquaculture in tanks and ponds. The cost of feed, which accounts for about 75% of production costs, remains a major obstacle.
In Laye, a delegation from the Health Ministry monitored the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign. The health center says 3,013 children were reached in three rounds and 312 mosquito breeding sites were destroyed in the department.
Reporters Without Borders on Saturday denounced obstacles to press freedom recorded during protests in France, including journalists prevented from working and violent searches. The NGO reminded police of journalists' role.
The Baporo agricultural penitentiary centre in Sanguié province expects to harvest 550.2 tonnes of cereals and pulses in the 2026-2027 season. Detainees work the land and gain vocational skills as part of their rehabilitation.
An opinion piece arguing that after the military fight against armed groups, culture is needed to win a lasting peace in Burkina Faso. It cites the Revolutionary Progressive Popular Movement and the theme of decolonising mindsets.
Human Rights Watch accuses the Malian army, its Russian Africa Corps allies, as well as armed and jihadist groups, of serious violations of international law against civilians. The NGO is calling on the African Union to take urgent action.
Bondoukuy’s basic education district rewarded its top students, teachers and educational structures during its first excellence day. The CEP pass rate there rose from 84.08% in 2024 to 98.47% in 2026.
In Kouana, in the rural commune of Kona, producers were briefed on support measures for the dry-season campaign, lowland development, pesticide use and climate-resilient farming techniques.
In Fada N’Gourma, the Unis Pour Agir association donated school kits, solar lamps and soap to 100 internally displaced secondary school students to help them continue their education. It also plans tutoring and training on menstrual hygiene.
Soumaïla Ilboudo of AJCK wins the 17th Excellence Hôtel Grand Prix, held on 18 October 2026 between Saponé and Ouagadougou, a few days before the Tour du Faso. He finishes ahead of Souleymane Koné (AS Bessel) and Saturnin Yaméogo (AJCK).
Sixty-three stakeholders in the Dédougou diocesan Catholic education system, including 25 teachers, were honored for their performance during the 2025-2026 school year. The ceremony also marked the 2026-2027 school year opening and the presentation of new members.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo attended the preview in Ouagadougou of the documentary "Kiidiga, the cry of the 333 hills", about the resistance of the Boussouma kingdom to the French invasion in 1896. The evening also featured the book signing of the collective work "Burkina Faso…
In Boussé, ADIJ-BF trained 25 young people, including 13 women, in soilless cultivation techniques and the making of low-cost setups. The session focused on growing vegetables in limited spaces and using water more efficiently.
In a statement dated 15 October 2026, the regional tax director of Kadiogo announces checks on the actual payment of the motor vehicle tax (TVM) for 2026 in his administrative area.
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall is withdrawing from the race for the UN Secretary-General post after consultations with African leaders and informal votes. He says he wants to help a consensus candidate emerge and continues to call for UN reform.
Senegal is intensifying negotiations with international creditors to ease public debt estimated at nearly 130% of GDP in 2025, according to the IMF. Debt servicing costs are set to rise 24% in 2026, and a $2.2 billion financing programme with the IMF is under consideration.
Niger's authorities give CNPC, WAPCO and SORAZ 45 days to correct shortfalls in their oil partnership, notably on the repatriation of export revenues and local employment. The negotiation committee cites non-compliance with the 45 commitments of the protocol signed in May 2026.
The program examines the rise of illegal gold mining and smuggling in Africa, which deprives states of major revenue. It focuses on Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, where the country’s first gold refinery has just become operational.
