In Béréba, residents of Popioho, Keindeni and Ouoro repaired at their own expense the road linking their villages to the commune’s main town. Led by citizen watch leaders and village development committees, the initiative aims to strengthen civic engagement.
An article examines a 2026 intrusion by an autonomous AI agent into Australian government servers and draws lessons for Africa. It argues that digital security must rely not only on local data hosting, but also on access controls, behavior monitoring and detection.
UBA Burkina marked Customer Service Week with recreational and awareness activities to thank its customers and strengthen their loyalty. Managing director Rasmata Djibo said customer satisfaction remains at the heart of the bank's priorities.
The Islamic Cultural Centre of Burkina (CCIB) held a conference in Ouagadougou on the history of Islam in Burkina Faso and the role of Muslims in social cohesion and citizenship. Imam Halid Ilboudo urged believers to show honesty, pay taxes and support peace.
During a Lefaso Digital conference, Issifou Sorgho called for a more inclusive digital sector in Burkina Faso, with solutions accessible to people with disabilities and adapted to local languages. He also stressed digital sovereignty and support for local initiatives.
In Cinkansé, the governor of Nakambé launched the national tour of the laureates of the 22nd SNC Bobo 2026, aimed at promoting cultural heritage and social cohesion. Several officials called for support for the artists and praised the security forces and volunteers.
In Ouagadougou, the second edition of the “Ouaga Paga 5 km” sports walk, organized by the Jean Simporé center as part of Pink October, brought together several hundred women. Burkinabè athlete Leïla Ouédraogo won the race in about 21 minutes.
Boromo FM officially launched its programs in Boromo, in Balé Province. Its promoter wants it to serve as a tool for education, public information and support for local development.
Burkina Faso launched the NEKRE Pact in Kaya to overhaul its education system around seven priorities, including access, national languages, digital tools and governance. The government wants to make it a national cause inspired by the 1986 Gaoua Call.
In Karpala, Ouagadougou, the JEFEA association organized an information, awareness and screening day as part of Pink October. Specialists discussed breast cancer prevention, and participants were able to undergo screening on site.
Joseph Zangreyanogo, former general secretary of the Burkinabè Football Federation (FBF) and a figure of the Union sportive de Ouagadougou (USO), died at the Bogodogo University Hospital on 18 October 2026. The letalon.net editorial team extended its condolences to his family and to Burkinabè…
This editorial criticises France after violence in several French cities on 17 October 2026, amid protests over the high cost of living. The author denounces a double standard in coverage of African crises and defends the sovereignty of the AES against Paris.
The public prosecutor at the Ouaga I high court announced the first session of the ECOFI unit, scheduled from 19 to 30 October 2026, with 33 cases on the docket. The so-called trading case is included, and victims are invited to attend the hearings.
The regional Industry, Trade and Crafts directorate of Nazinon inspected eight businesses in Toula (Manga commune), sealed two shops and seized expired products and prohibited goods. Unannounced inspections will continue across the region.
LONAB publishes the results of the Faso Loto draw held on Sunday 18 October 2026. The article text only contains the title and site navigation, with no details of the winning numbers.
In Paris, Lyon and Marseille, authorities, shopkeepers and volunteers are cleaning up after nationwide protests against the rising cost of living descended into riots and looting. Shopfronts were smashed and several businesses were vandalised.
From 13 to 17 October 2026, the DRICA-Djôrô regional trade directorate and the national police inspected 119 businesses in Dano and Oronkua (Ioba province). 18 establishments were sealed and about two tonnes of unfit or prohibited products were removed from the market.
Clarisse Bilgo of AS Bessel wins the 17th Excellence Hôtel Cycling Grand Prix in the elite women's race in Ouagadougou, ahead of Ella Ouédraogo and Justine Kabré. The favourites Awa Bamogo and Lamoussa Zoungrana do not make the top 5.
At the preview of the documentary "Kiidiga, le cri des 333 collines" in Ouagadougou, Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo called for resistance to colonisation to be included in school textbooks and films. The documentary covers the resistance of the Boussouma kingdom to the French conquest in…
A video presents the laabal brigade, a scheme that requires whoever damages a road infrastructure to repair it. The article contains only the title and navigation elements, with no further details.
