The AES and ECOWAS agreed in Dakar to set up joint thematic working groups to prepare a framework cooperation agreement. The decision was taken at the first session of their ministerial dialogue meeting on cooperation.
The 2nd edition of the virtual fair "Le Faso Digital", organised by LeFaso.net, opened on 17 October in Ouagadougou and features 201 technology solutions until 24 October. Rwanda is the guest country of honour.
The trial of the so-called "trading" case, involving tens of billions of FCFA collected from the public, opens on 19 October 2026 at the Ouaga I court. It is part of the first session of the ÉCOFI specialised unit, scheduled until 30 October.
In Ouagadougou, about thirty women, including active and retired policewomen, nuns and members of the Nidjomoussi association, took a practical soilless farming course at the Cathedral of Les Lauriers to strengthen their economic and food autonomy.
At 14, Chérif Kounta presents FasoNova, an AI designed in Burkina Faso to address Burkinabe and African realities. He says he wants to adapt it to education, public administration and health, with a mission mode that guides users through tasks.
The Higher School of Technological and Commercial Studies in Ouagadougou celebrated the graduation of 147 bachelor's and master's students. The ceremony highlighted the range of programs and called on graduates to use their skills in service of the country.
The second edition of “Le Faso Digital” was launched in Ouagadougou under the theme of digital inclusion and sovereignty. The virtual fair showcases 201 local solutions, along with conferences, panels and an AI competition.
The free platform L'Essentiel BF, developed by CITADEL and DataLab, was launched in Ouagadougou. It summarises news from four media outlets and makes it available as text and audio, notably in Mooré.
In Lèba, in Zondoma, CP1 teachers and school principals completed a two-week training on bi-plurilingual teaching and Mooré transcription. The initiative is part of Burkina Faso’s drive to expand bilingual education.
In Bittou, the Association of Widows and Orphans Living in Bittou organized an awareness day on tuberculosis for residents of Bittou and Bané. The meeting aimed to strengthen participants’ knowledge so they could relay prevention messages in their communities.
In Toécé, school principals and CP1 teachers completed a two-week training on transcription in Mooré and the teaching methods linked to bilingual-plurilingual education. The session is meant to strengthen implementation of the harmonized model.
ECOWAS and the AES Confederation have decided to set up joint thematic working groups to define a cooperation framework agreement. The ministers stressed mutual respect, sovereignty and the interests of their populations.
The head of the Zorgho basic education district launched a fundraising drive for the Patriot Support Fund as part of the JEPPC. Staff from offices and schools took part, and 11,300 CFA francs were collected on site.
Horuslabs certified 63 participants after a week of training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital investigation in Ouagadougou. The initiative aims to strengthen local skills for professional work and projects in Burkina Faso.
In Koper, Ioba province, PDS Zakaria Dao urged residents to prioritize Burkinabe products during the launch of the second phase of the JEPPC. The message focuses on promoting local production and consumption.
As part of Pink October, Oméga Vision Communication organized a 10-kilometer awareness walk in Ouagadougou on breast cancer. A gynecologist stressed the importance of early screening, self-examination and a healthy lifestyle.
The NEKRE Pact was launched on October 17 in Burkina Faso to reshape the school system around access for all, better learning quality, the promotion of national languages, and stronger governance. The government also wants education to be closer to production and vocational skills.
In Ouri, residents from Boromo, Siby, Ouri and Safané launched rehabilitation works on regional road No. 29, an 81-km stretch linking Boromo to Lanfiera. The project aims to improve mobility, medical evacuations and local economic activity.
The National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM) is recruiting staff for various profiles on behalf of a local authority, 2026 session. Details of the positions are given in a table.
The Office of the President of Burkina Faso received rolling stock worth more than 105 million CFA francs. The handover was carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Burkina Faso embassy in China.
