The 3rd edition of the JEPPC featured at least 300 activities, 700 exhibitors and nearly 200,000 visitors to the government exhibition in Ouagadougou. Officials highlighted the promotion of local products and economic patriotism.
Prime Minister launched the NEKRE Pact in Kaya to overhaul Burkinabè schooling, with seven priorities ranging from school access to accountability. The framework involves the state, teachers, students, parents and partners.
In a statement dated 17 October 2026, the National Committee for the Organisation of the Pilgrimage to Mecca denounces individuals who charge candidates for the 2027 hajj to register them on the national platform, which it calls "pure fraud".
In Thyou, students from the departmental high school and the CEG organized a sanitation day at the new site of the territorial gendarmerie brigade. The initiative aimed to clean the area and provide a cleaner, safer environment for the security forces.
In Kokologho, the 3rd edition of the JEPPC ended with a conference on the achievements of the Progressive and Popular Revolution. Speakers discussed security, the economy, health, education, justice and the promotion of local consumption.
Le Faso Digital 2026, a virtual fair for digital solutions, launches its 2nd edition in Ouagadougou from 17 to 24 October 2026, under the theme "Inclusion, sovereignty, innovation". Rwanda is guest of honour and 201 candidates have been selected for the digital innovation contest.
The NEKRE Pact for the refoundation of Burkina Faso's school system was officially launched in Kaya on 17 October 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo. The reference document aims to improve learning quality and promote integrity, discipline and patriotism.
The ministerial segment of the first formal negotiations between the AES Confederation and ECOWAS ended in Dakar on 17 October. A joint communiqué was signed by the heads of the two delegations.
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.
