The Presidency of Faso received 100 motorcycles and 10 pick-up trucks worth more than 105 million CFA francs, donated by Mr. Jiang Wu. The gift is part of support for the Popular Progressive Revolution and the head of state’s vision.
On 17 October 2026, a large protest against the cost of living drew more than 500,000 people across France, according to the CGT union. Clashes with police, looting and damage occurred in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Saint-Étienne.
AJPD-BF held an awareness and free screening session in Ouagadougou for 200 women on the occasion of Pink October. The activity was part of its annual AJPD Rose campaign.
The AJSB (Burkina Faso Sports Journalists Association) will hold its 31st Champions Night on 23 October 2026 at Ouaga 2000 to honour 26 athletes and three personalities from the 2025-2026 season. The 30-million-FCFA forecast budget was only 30% secured when the event was presented to the press.
The Chief of Staff of the Presidency of Burkina Faso received, at Camp Naaba-Koom 2, a donation of 100 motorcycles and 10 pick-up trucks worth over 105 million FCFA, offered by Jiang WU. The equipment was handed over by the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Presidency of Faso received a donation of 100 motorcycles and 10 pick-up trucks, valued at over 105 million FCFA, from donor Jiang WU to support the Revolution Progressiste Populaire. The handover took place at Naaba-Koom 2 camp, carried out by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign…
As part of Pink October, students at Dadho University organised a screening campaign for breast and cervical cancer, alongside promotion of the "C'est la vie!" campaign. Young people are invited to register for free on the cestlavie.tv platform.
In Dakar, the AES and ECOWAS launched their first formal negotiations despite their differences, aiming to build a renewed relationship centred on state sovereignty and the interests of peoples. The talks will cover movement, infrastructure, security and legal matters.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched the NEKRE Pact in Kaya to overhaul Burkina Faso's school system, with seven "orders of march" and commitments signed by teachers, pupils, parents and education partners.
LONAB has published the results of the FASO LOTO draw held on Saturday 17 October 2026. The article consists only of a video and its title, with no details of the winning numbers.
The Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism announces the 15th edition of the Laongo International Granite Sculpture Symposium, held from 2 to 23 November 2026, with artists, trainees, a scientific colloquium on 10 and 11 November and an art fair.
Ahead of the Serie A matchday 7 game on Sunday 18 October 2026, Fasozine presents the probable line-ups of AC Milan and Atalanta Bergamo. The article also mentions a bookmaker's odds for the match.
The ministers of Industry and Family visited four production units run by women in Ouagadougou (cassava, pasta, dolo, cosmetics). The initiative aims to support women's entrepreneurship and promote local consumption.
The first formal negotiations between the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) and ECOWAS opened in Dakar on 17 October 2026, co-chaired by the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso and Senegal. They cover free movement, infrastructure and security, among other areas.
The president of Burkina Faso asked the Étoiles du Faso and their ambassadors to promote civility and patriotism among Burkinabe citizens. He described these values as a foundation for development.
The chief of staff of the Presidency of Burkina Faso received at Camp Naaba-Koom 2 a donation of 100 motorcycles and 10 pick-up trucks, valued at over 105 million FCFA, from donor Jiang WU for the Presidency's services. The gift supports the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP).
Jean-François Kambou, CEO of SUNU Assurances Vie Burkina Faso, was named best CEO of the SUNU Group by his peers at the 2026 Strategic Days Awards in Cotonou, Benin. He has also headed SUNU Assurances IARD Burkina Faso since January 2025.
In Zabré, SEPB presented encouraging interim results for its NPK 12-30-10 fertilizer for rice farming, produced in Koupéla. The trials show better crop performance and a lower dose needed per hectare.
Culture Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo visited the closing of the "Rupture(s)" exhibition at the National Museum of Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou. He praised the work of the artists, management and museum guides.
AC Milan host Atalanta Bergamo on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the San Siro stadium, as part of Serie A. The match will be broadcast on DAZN and Sky Sport.
