More than 400 people from Koti, Kouloho, Lobouga and Founzan took part on 16 October 2026 in rehabilitating the Lobouga bridge. The bridge connects Founzan and Koti and is especially important for ambulances heading to the Houndé CMA.
In Ouagadougou, AB.AOC brought together ambassadors to mobilize funding and diplomatic support for the rollout of biodigesters in eight countries. The alliance aims for 74,000 installations by 2030 and wants the sector to become a lever for energy, climate and agriculture.
Residents of Béréba commune cleaned the Women’s House premises on 15 October 2026 as part of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation. The initiative aims to revive women’s activities and promote local consumption.
On World Food Day, Ismaël Sombié urges Burkinabè to rely on innovation to strengthen food sovereignty. He highlights national production, local processing and the new 2026-2028 agro-pastoral, water and fisheries drive.
Dalo Public Primary School “A” marked Patriotic Commitment and Civic Participation Day with a flag ceremony, a clean-up day, awareness sessions and a community meal. Teachers, pupils, parents and the wider school community took part.
The 15th International Granite Sculpture Symposium of Laongo will take place from November 2 to 23, 2026. The event will bring together artists, researchers and trainees, with a symposium, a fair, cultural activities and environmental awareness initiatives.
SODIBO is launching “SODIBO Event Services,” an offer that pairs beverage purchases with packages of equipment, staff and logistics for ceremonies. The service is available in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, with plans to expand to other towns.
The Endeavour Foundation supported 504 pupils and students in Burkina Faso through three education programs, providing scholarships, school supplies and internships. The initiative aims to reduce school dropout and ease professional integration.
The Ministry of Culture reminds artists and cultural professionals that they must inform diplomatic missions before any trip abroad. The procedure is meant to improve coordination and strengthen their protection.
In Pelegtenga, in the commune of Ziniaré, SCOM Burkina donated school supplies to pupils and food to teachers at nine schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The donation marks the tenth edition of the initiative.
Stakeholders in Sapouy’s Basic Education District held a management meeting to review the administrative and academic start of the school year. They identified challenges, including large CP1 class sizes, and pledged to follow guidance to ensure a successful 2026-2027 year.
In Bougnounou, the ONI organized a special biometric registration operation on October 15, 2026, to issue the AES biometric identity card. The activity received support from local customary and administrative authorities.
List of on-duty pharmacies in Ouagadougou from October 17 to 24, 2026, with their phone numbers.
President Ibrahim Traoré received the Étoiles du Faso, Civic Ambassadors and winners of the Grand Prize for Civic Engagement, and entrusted them with promoting civic duty and patriotism. The audience took place during the National Days of Patriotic Engagement, whose theme is local consumption.
In the latest informal straw poll of the UN Security Council, all seven candidates for Secretary-General received at least one "discourage" vote from a permanent member. Rebeca Grynspan remains in first place despite two vetoes.
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for UN Secretary-General after an informal Security Council vote in which three permanent members vetoed him. He says he remains committed to peace and development.
In a message from the President of the Faso, delivered by Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso launches the NEKRE PACT to overhaul its schools. The pact aims for a more inclusive, effective school rooted in national realities, built on seven priorities and shared…
The second phase of the 2026 National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Civic Participation (JEPPC) ended on 16 October with the "Night of the Stars", honouring laureates for their civic engagement, including Lassané Sawadogo, recognised for his agro-pastoral initiatives.
Twelve participants from Burkina Faso, Benin and Mali completed a training-of-trainers course in financial education in Ouagadougou, organised by the firm Perfect Print with support from SA2IF. The 40-hour online course aims to strengthen local capacity in personal financial management.
The Société nationale des substances précieuses (SONASP) held occupational health and safety awareness days in Ouagadougou, with first aid and firefighting training. A Ministry of Mines representative recalled the scale of accidents in the mining sector.
