Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré received the Netherlands' Director of Social Development on his first visit to Burkina Faso. The talks covered development cooperation and national priorities, and the visit included a fish-farming project backed by a Dutch NGO.
As part of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Civic Participation, CM2 pupils, teachers and education officials took part in public works on the Faso Mêbo site at the Ouahigouya stadium on 14 October 2026.
The royal court of Tenkodogo has stripped Gounga Naaba Koloum Buudu (Abdoul Aziz Oubda) of his title as minister of the king over alleged fraud, usurpation of title and identity, and breach of trust. The court is considering legal action.
The 3rd edition of the Pan-African Elderly Persons Fair (SPA 2026), held in Burkina Faso, ended with the announcement that the fair will now take place every two years. Organisers aim to better prepare future editions and follow up on recommendations for older people.
Ivorian police arrested three people in Grand-Bassam after seizing 148 kg of cannabis in two ride-hailing vehicles (VTC). The operation, called Épervier Spécial, was carried out by the GRAD of Aboisso.
According to data attributed to nPerf for 1 July to 30 September 2026, Burkina Faso ranks second for mobile web browsing performance among countries with comparable GDP per capita, with a score of 57.4%, behind Togo (59.8%).
According to the African Development Bank's 2026 Country Report, Burkina Faso's budget deficit fell from 5.8% to 3.7% of GDP in 2025. The extreme poverty rate dropped from 35% in 2022 to 30% in 2025.
The royal court of Tenkodogo has announced the removal of Gounga Naaba Koloum Buudu, the king's minister, following accusations of fraud, usurpation of title and identity, and breach of trust. The court reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings.
October 15, 2026, becomes a day of commemoration and remembrance in Burkina Faso in memory of Thomas Sankara. Working hours are exceptionally set from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. nationwide.
Working hours on October 15, 2026 have been adjusted nationwide, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services with permanent activities must still arrange to operate outside that time slot.
El Hadj Aboubacar Tiemtoré, known as "Ladji 14", a former Burkinabè cyclist, sports promoter and radio presenter, died of illness on 14 October 2026. He was buried in his home village of Nomgana, near Ziniaré.
In a statement issued on 14 October 2026, Orange Money Burkina Faso calls on its customers to be vigilant in the face of fraud attempts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the 140th Canton Fair. The provided text contains no further details about the event.
Chief of Defence Staff General Moussa Diallo visited wounded soldiers in Ouahigouya and expressed the military leadership's support. He also held talks with administrative officials and local civil society in Yatenga province on cooperation between the administration, the population, the security…
Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré met regional governors and sports officials to set guidelines for the "Ligue de la Souveraineté", a championship partly run through the regions. He announces about 1,000 jobs, a minimum monthly pay of 200,000 FCFA for selected athletes, and a voluntary but…
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana officially launched in Ziniaré the extension of passport enrolment services to all regions of Burkina Faso. The measure aims to bring administrative services closer to citizens.
In Burkina Faso, 5,316 public contracts worth a total of 574.75 billion FCFA were signed in 2025 by 35 central bodies, according to the annual report of the ARCOP handed to the Prime Minister. The number of contracts rose by 18% but their total value fell by 7%.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana officially launched in Ziniaré the extension of passport enrolment services to all regions of Burkina Faso. The reform aims to bring the administration closer to citizens and make procedures more accessible.
Zakafy.bf is a Burkinabè digital platform for real estate. It lets users browse and free-post listings for homes, land and commercial premises, as well as personalised property requests.
The city of Ouagadougou published a communiqué dated 9 October 2026 setting out the public selling prices of vaccines at the Directorate of Health Services. The full text of the communiqué is not included in the article.
