On the 39th commemoration of the events of 15 October 1987, the head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, pays tribute to Thomas Sankara, warns against mistrust and division, and calls for security, food, economic and cultural sovereignty.
The President of Faso delivers a speech at the national tribute ceremony for Captain Thomas Sankara in Ouagadougou, 39 years after his killing on 15 October 1987. He calls for unity, vigilance against division, and continued pursuit of sovereignty, and recalls the achievements of the Thomas…
A shopkeeper in Tenghori, in the Bignona department of Senegal, was arrested on 15 October 2026 on suspicion of repeated rape of minors. Police have already identified five underage victims.
In Ouagadougou, FOBUCAN, the Orange Foundation Burkina Faso and LIBUCAS launched "La Rue rose" to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote early screening. The site offers free screenings, aerobics sessions and breast prostheses.
Burkina Faso commemorated the 39th anniversary of the assassination of Thomas Sankara and his comrades on October 15 at the Thomas Sankara Memorial, attended by the Prime Minister representing the Head of State. The ceremony recalled the ideals of the August 1983 Revolution.
On 15 October 2026, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the tribute ceremony for Thomas Sankara and his comrades at the Thomas Sankara Memorial, thirty-nine years after their deaths. The Head of State called for keeping their legacy of sovereignty and hard work alive.
On World Food Day 2026, Agriculture Minister Ismaël Sombié pays tribute to rural sector players and calls for innovation to drive food sovereignty. He states that cereal production covers 126.4% of needs for the 2025-2026 season.
Niger's president, Abdourahamane Tiani, has signed an ordinance establishing the National Observatory of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ONDH/LF). Tasked with visiting places of detention and protecting vulnerable people, it is to make recommendations to the authorities.
The GRAD anti-drug unit of the Ivorian police arrested four people in Korhogo and Guiglo and seized cannabis and Tramadol tablets. Both operations were part of the "Épervier Spécial" operation.
During the second phase of the JEPPC 2026, the Ministry of Justice brought together winners of a civic quiz and the "Étoiles du Faso" in Ouagadougou, inviting them to become civic ambassadors in schools and society.
The "Pink Street", a space for screening, support and counselling on breast and cervical cancer, was officially opened in Ouagadougou by FOBUCAN with support from the Fondation Orange Burkina Faso. Free activities are planned from 14 to 20 October.
Territorial Gendarmerie brigades in Burkina Faso are now authorised to produce the Biometric Identity Card of the Alliance of Sahel States (CIB-AES) and to certify administrative documents, bringing public services closer to citizens.
From 12 to 14 October 2026, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Moussa Diallo, carried out an operational visit to the combat forces in Yadga. He visited wounded soldiers and met with troops and Defence and Security Forces (FDS) leaders.
During a visit to China, Togolese Council President Faure Gnassingbé secured commitments from two technology organisations to offer free training to Togolese students. The implementation terms remain to be determined.
Environment Minister Abou Bamba visited Tanda to assess rehabilitation work on sites degraded by illegal gold panning. As of September 27, 1,151 of 1,359 identified cyanide treatment basins had been addressed. The pilot project, carried out with private sector support, is to be extended to other…
On World Food Day, Agriculture Minister Ismaël Sombié calls for innovation to drive food self-sufficiency in Burkina Faso. He says the 2025-2026 campaign covers 126.4% of the country's cereal needs.
Asana, known as Léna, 24, a pastry chef and trainer, shares her story of illness and bereavement. She trains women in pastry-making to promote their economic independence.
A two-day workshop on the organic law on finance laws opened in Bamako on 15 October 2026 for members of Mali's National Transitional Council (CNT). It aims to strengthen their understanding of the rules governing the programming, execution and oversight of the state budget.
From 8 to 14 October 2026, the Bankui regional trade directorate inspected 275 points of sale in Poura and Pa. Two bars and five maquis were sealed for selling beer above the regulated prices, although no price increase had been decided.
The National Olympic and Sports Committee of Burkina Faso (CNOSB) and Coca-Cola Burkina Bottling Company (CCBBC) signed a sponsorship partnership to support six athletes and three coaches preparing for and taking part in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. CCBBC will also supply BONAQUA mineral…
