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…
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On October 18, the National Conference on Short and Medium Series of China Media Group (CMG) was held in Shanghai's Pudong district. It showcased a selection of series with varied themes and genres, and several platforms pledged to promote high-quality works inspired by real life.
As part of Le Faso Digital 2026, the CCI-BF will hold a special online day to present digital solutions suited to business management, commerce, payments and digital security. The initiative aims to connect startups and companies.
Burkina Faso is taking part in the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, held in Iraq on 17 and 18 October 2026. AES delegations (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) met there to coordinate their common priorities.
Retired army captain Lassané Sawadogo received the top prize for citizen engagement at the Nuit des Étoiles du Faso. Other personalities and 16 students were also honoured for civic spirit and patriotism.
The European Union has announced €20 million in aid for the Nigerian armed forces to strengthen defence cooperation and address persistent insecurity, under the European Peace Facility. A technical EU delegation is due in Nigeria in November to agree on implementation.
The Director General of the National Police, Thierry Dofizouho TUINA, chaired a meeting on 16 October 2026 with representatives of police promotions from 1988 to 2024-2026 to strengthen cohesion, mutual support and solidarity. Participants recommended creating a consultation platform and a…
The Pama municipality and AIB paid final tribute to Ahandidia Onadja, the agency’s provincial correspondent for Kompienga, who died in Tenkodogo after a short illness. Colleagues praised his commitment to local administration and community life.
Meeting in Dakar on 17 October 2026, representatives of the AES and ECOWAS began formal negotiations and issued a joint communiqué. They highlight the well-being of West African populations, while stressing that concrete results remain to be seen.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the official launch of the NEKRE Pact in Kaya on 17 October 2026, a reform aiming to overhaul the education system around inclusion, learning quality and national languages.
King Mohammed VI chaired a Council of Ministers in Rabat that adopted the general guidelines of the 2027 finance bill, built around five priorities. The bill sets aside 25 billion dirhams for integrated territorial development.
Morocco beat New Zealand 4-0 in their opening match at the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, played in Rabat on 17 October 2026. Goals came from Sonia Abajiou, an own goal by Eden Chaytor, Imane Dhissi and Hiba Youssoufi (penalty).
The National Fire Brigade closed a level 1 aquatic rescue and diving initiation training session in Bobo-Dioulasso for 52 firefighters. The course aimed to strengthen operational capacity and help prevent drownings.
Pope Leo XIV thanked the faithful on Sunday for their prayers in his first appearance since surgery to remove a malignant tumor. He said he will gradually resume his activities and praised the medical staff at Gemelli Hospital.
ECOWAS and the AES Confederation began talks in Dakar on October 17, 2026, on the foundations of their cooperation. They agreed to set up joint working groups aimed at a framework cooperation agreement.
Raynal Assurances held a sports walk of about ten kilometres in Ouagadougou to mark its 20th anniversary, bringing together customers, partners and staff. The event promoted health and honoured customer loyalty.
Foreign ministers of ECOWAS and the AES Confederation met in Dakar on 17 October 2026 for the first session of their dialogue on cooperation. The talks ended with a joint communiqué.
