The Directorate General of Customs presented a seizure of 150,000 tapentadol tablets hidden in a truck carrying clinker, valued at an estimated 295 million FCFA. The owner of the goods admitted to having tried to bribe customs agents with 2.5 million FCFA.
Burkina Faso's customs directorate seized over 150,000 tapentadol tablets hidden in a clinker truck from Togo. The owner, who tried to bribe officers with 2.5 million FCFA, was presented to the press.
A workshop validating the national solid waste management strategy opened in Ouagadougou. It outlines a 2026-2028 framework document, including 7,000 bins, new collection centres and waste sorting centres in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.
Security minister Mahamadou Sana inaugurated a high-protection checkpoint on the RN3 road leaving toward Kaya (Loumbila). It aims to strengthen security, protect officers and ease traffic flow.
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on his right lung at Rome's Gemelli hospital on October 13, 2026, which confirmed a lung adenocarcinoma. Further tests are needed to determine whether the disease has spread.
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and the Netherlands discussed strengthening development cooperation, with Dutch interventions to be aligned with Burkina Faso’s national priorities. The visit also included a fish-farming project at the Ziga dam.
Burkina Faso's Customs seized 11 parcels of Tapentadol, a potent drug, hidden in a truck carrying clinker from Togo, valued at an estimated 295,180,650 CFA francs. The owner allegedly tried to bribe officers with 2,500,000 CFA francs to recover the goods.
The organising committee of Pharma Expo BF presented the review of the 3rd edition of the trade fair, held in May 2026 in Ouagadougou, to the Minister of Health. The minister praised the event and reaffirmed his support for future editions.
During an operation in Ouagadougou, agents of the BMCRF seized several prohibited and expired consumer goods, which were removed from the market. The brigade urges the public to report fraud.
Experts from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in Ouagadougou to harmonise the Alliance of Sahel States' positions ahead of negotiations with ECOWAS planned in Dakar. AES foreign ministers are due to review their conclusions on 15 October.
The Ministry of the Servants of the People announces that October 15, 2026, the anniversary of Thomas Sankara's assassination, is a day of commemoration and reflection. Working hours in the public and private sectors are adjusted to 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The king of Tenkodogo, Naaba Guiguimpolé Dima, has removed Gounga-Naaba Koloum Buudu (Oubda Abdoul Aziz) from his title, effective 14 October 2026. He is accused of fraud, usurping a title and breach of trust.
In Banfora, the second session on war communication opened for three days. Journalists, communicators, bloggers and defence and security forces are to develop alternative content countering subversive messages and disinformation against Burkina Faso.
In Burkina Faso, 1,119 pieces of equipment collected from public and private bodies were handed over to 22 technical and vocational training institutions under the Nakobiir Sõgfù initiative. The equipment covers refrigeration, electronics, mechanics, welding and carpentry.
The king of Tenkodogo, Naaba Guiguimpolè, stripped Gounga Naaba Koloum Buudu of his customary title on 14 October 2026, following alleged fraud and breach of trust. The measure takes effect immediately.
A 20-day national awareness campaign, launched in Koudougou under the SWEDD+ project, aims to promote women's entrepreneurship among more than 3,000 women in 10 municipalities across three regions. It also involves traditional and religious leaders.
The Ministry of Territorial Administration signed financing agreements in Lomé with 35 Togolese communes, totalling about 5.18 billion FCFA. The funds support local investments in education, health and markets under the Commune Financing Support Programme (PAFC), funded by a German grant.
The Beninese government brought together authorities, religious leaders and social actors in Parakou to combat child begging. The Interior Minister proposed a "Pact of Parakou" to protect minors; 4,453 children living on the streets or begging were counted in northern Benin between 2019 and 2026.
Ghanaian President John Dramani MAHAMA swore in Joseph Kwaku ASAMOAH and Emilia Afi AGBENYO as Electoral Commission vice-chairpersons. He urged them to act with independence and impartiality and to adopt voting technologies cautiously.
Security Minister Mahamadou SANA presided over the launch of a high-protection control and surveillance post at the Ouaga–Loumbila bypass roundabout on National Road 3. The facility aims to strengthen surveillance of the road and improve working conditions for police officers.
