During the second stop of their national tour in Dissihn (Ioba province), the Colombes de la Révolution and the Petits Chanteurs aux Points Levés gave musical and dance performances promoting patriotism, solidarity and social cohesion, linked to the ideals of the Revolution progressiste populaire.
The Pacte Nekré for the refoundation of Burkina Faso's school system was officially launched in Kaya, with a collective commitment document signed. Minister Sosthène Dingara announced a roadmap and an operational action plan through 2030.
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for UN Secretary-General to help build a consensus candidate in the Security Council. He maintains his call for reform of how the United Nations operates.
The seven CDEJ centres in Piéla donated office supplies worth 350,000 CFA francs to Piéla Vocational High School to improve working and learning conditions. The package includes paper, a printer and school supplies.
The Ministry of Culture reminds Burkinabè artists and culture professionals that they must inform Burkina Faso's diplomatic and consular missions when travelling abroad for cultural activities. The measure aims to improve coordination of the country's cultural presence internationally and to…
This article explains that, under Burkina Faso's law no. 020-2026/ALP on religious freedoms, places of worship must prevent or reduce noise nuisance. A neighbour may therefore complain, though this does not automatically lead to the closure of the venue.
The AES harmonised its position at a preparatory meeting held in Ouagadougou on October 16, ahead of the first formal negotiations with ECOWAS scheduled for October 17 and 18, 2026 in Dakar. The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger defined the three countries' common approach.
CADES-BF closed its forum on sovereignty and collective intelligence in Ouagadougou, calling on institutions, organizations and citizens to work together to strengthen national sovereignty and endogenous development.
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for UN Secretary-General, following the informal vote of 16 October 2026. He says the decision followed consultations with the Burundian and Senegalese presidents.
During a report at the Yalgado-Ouédraogo University Hospital in Ouagadougou, Dr Diane Legma Ouédraogo, an internal medicine specialist, warns about diabetes and hypertension, diseases that can progress without symptoms. She stresses early screening, medical follow-up and prevention.
At the end of August 2026, Burkina Faso's goods exports reached 6,049.2 billion FCFA, up 57.7%, driven by raw gold. Imports rose 11.4%, producing a trade surplus of 2,844.6 billion FCFA.
Journalist Gamal Nkrumah, son of Ghana independence figure Kwame Nkrumah, died on 15 October 2026 in Cairo after a long illness. His family, the Al-Ahram Weekly newsroom and Egypt's foreign minister paid tribute to him.
The Prosecutor of Faso at the Ouaga 1 High Court announces the first session of the judicial year for the ECOFI unit, which handles economic and financial offences and organised crime, from 19 to 30 October 2026. 33 cases are on the roll, with hearings from 9 a.m. in courtrooms No. 1 and ATTIRON.
Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Security inaugurated a high-protection control and surveillance post in Ouagadougou on the RN3, at the Ouaga–Loumbila bypass roundabout. The facility is meant to improve checks on road users and fight crime and road insecurity.
From 12 to 14 October 2026, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Moussa DIALLO made an operational visit to combat forces in Yadga. He visited wounded soldiers and the region's Governor.
Dr Boubakar Thiombiano presents four financial education books for children, rural actors, entrepreneurs and future retirees. They were presented at a book signing held to close an online training programme for financial education trainers.
Koanga CSPS in Bingo hosted a blood collection and donation day as part of the 3rd edition of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Civic Participation. Held alongside the tribute to Thomas Sankara, the campaign drew residents from nearby villages and school students.
In Kalsaka 2, 40 teachers and school principals completed two weeks of training in bilingual Mooré instruction. The course supports the introduction of the national language in first grade as part of primary education reform.
Séguénéga A public primary school held a flag-raising ceremony and read the president’s message on consuming local products as part of the JEPPC. A fundraising drive was also organized for the Patriotic Support Fund.
In Ouahigouya, more than 70 women were screened for breast and cervical cancer as part of Pink October, during an activity organized by a hiking club with the CHUR.
