Profile of Nana Noé, a economic operator from Bassitenga (Burkina Faso), who ends his term as chairman of the board of the Caisse populaire Songtaaba, a period marked by a net profit of 1.173 billion FCFA in 2025. His career, roles and awards are also presented.
FocuSport FC, founded by Izouma Sidibé, is playing in Burkina Faso's top division in its first season. Its founder is mobilising the people of Ziniaré and local authorities, including Naaba Sanem, who has become honorary president.
Moov Africa-ONATEL held a national flag-raising ceremony in Ouagadougou on 13 October 2026 as part of the third Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC), under the theme "Produce Burkinabè, consume Burkinabè". The head of state's message was also delivered at the event.
Opposition parties and groups in Côte d'Ivoire are calling on the government to open a national dialogue on the new electoral body, which replaces the former Independent Electoral Commission. They demand guarantees of independence, a reliable voter roll and publication of results polling station…
The Burkina Faso women's national team (Étalons Dames) qualified for the third round of African qualifiers for the LA 2028 Olympics. A 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in Yaoundé gave them a 4-2 aggregate win after their 3-1 first-leg victory.
Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo received in Ouagadougou the higher education ministers of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Togo, on the sidelines of the second AES conference of higher education and research institutions (October 13-14).
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo received ARCOP, which submitted its 2025 annual report on public procurement. The report records 5,316 contracts worth 574.75 billion FCFA signed by 35 central bodies and 1,149 appeals handled.
On October 8, 2026, the Orange Burkina shop run by MÉDIATEL SERVICES was officially inaugurated in Banfora, opposite the regional hospital (CHR). The ceremony included speeches, rewards for the first three customers and blessings.
Olympique Lyonnais host Crystal Palace on 15 October 2026 at the Groupama Stadium in the second matchday of the Europa League. The article presents the probable line-ups of both teams, which are missing several players through injury and suspension.
In Pankélé, Nayala Province, Rémi KY, a former RTB media professional, is due to be enthroned as chief on December 5, 2026 under the name DOUTY LAWA WONE. The text presents his commitment to community development.
Olympique Lyonnais host Crystal Palace on Thursday 15 October 2026 at the Groupama Stadium in a Europa League match. The article covers the kick-off time, broadcasters by country, the stakes and the form of both teams.
Wakat Séra publishes the results of the Tuesday 13 October 2026 draw of the national lottery LONAB/FASO LOTO. The article is a video, with no text detailing the drawn numbers.
Profile of Mamadou Sawadogo, an English teacher at CEG de Ouizine (Djôrô region) since 2020, who received a letter of commendation from the provincial education office in June 2026. The article traces his career, from his first part-time teaching post in Ouagadougou to his commitment at the school.
Editorial on the government exhibition held from 2 to 9 October 2026 in Burkina Faso, as part of the second phase of the JEPPC national days. Ministries presented their innovations and services to citizens, and the author calls for sustained vigilance and patriotic commitment.
In a critical commentary, a Chinese state-affiliated outlet denounces a speech given by Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te in Taipei on October 10. It accuses him of promoting separatism and asserts that reunification is inevitable.
China Media Group (CMG) launched on Saturday in Beijing an initiative called "Brand Strengthening China 2027", including a national platform for a corpus of trusted brands and an AI-based communication services plan.
The Republican Police of Benin announced the arrest in Kétou of a man suspected of posing as a police officer to extort money from a victim and of holding a cafeteria cashier and the day's takings at his home. Camouflage uniform was found at his residence.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met the President of the Council of the Togolese Republic. The supplied text, however, contains only advertising unrelated to the meeting, and no details of its content.
A man known as "doctor" Tanoh, presented as a Brazilian Butt Lift specialist, was arrested in Abidjan by the Economic Police after the alleged death of a patient following a cosmetic procedure. The circumstances remain to be established.
The Burkinabè Prime Minister received higher education ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Togo in Ouagadougou, ahead of the second AES conference of higher education and research institutions. Discussions focused on university cooperation and adapting training to local needs.
