Sébastien Dano Djédjé, president of the strategic and political council of the PPA-CI, was indicted on about 17 charges, including murder and undermining state security, and placed under judicial supervision, which bars him from leaving the country without authorisation. His lawyer contests the…
The National Coordination for the Fight against Fraud (CNLF) presented goods seized on September 30 and October 1, 2026: cyanide, smuggled cigarettes, diverted subsidised diesel and counterfeit lubricating oil. The total value is estimated at 55.233 million CFA francs.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the Bonheur-Ville public primary school complex in Ouagadougou, built under the IPEQ initiative. The school has 16 classrooms and already enrolls 1,453 pupils.
Burkinabè schoolgirls describe the difficulties of managing their periods at school, including lack of water, unclean toilets, pain and fear of teasing. A study by the Education Ministry with UNICEF finds that 80% of girls in class face difficulties and 10% miss lessons during their periods.
In four localities in Burkina Faso (Tenkodogo, Bittou, Koupéla, Pouytenga), the IMPACT-BF project supports people affected by the crisis, including persons with disabilities, in setting up income-generating activities. As of 30 September 2026, 91 of the 100 activities launched were still active.
Niger has started building a military uniform manufacturing unit in Niamey, funded by the FSSP for about 3.9 billion FCFA. The aim is to reduce reliance on imported uniforms and strengthen the logistical self-sufficiency of its defence and security forces.
Burkina Faso's head of state, Ibrahim Traoré, gave governors and sports officials guidelines for the Ligue de la Souveraineté, a regional championship aimed at rebuilding Burkinabè sport. It plans about 1,000 jobs, a minimum monthly pay of 200,000 FCFA for selected athletes, and a…
The Ministry of Health announces a dust suspension from 12 to 14 October 2026 and recommends protective measures, including wearing a mask, keeping doors and windows closed and staying hydrated. Young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions…
The Diébougou town hall held its flag-raising ceremony, where the President of the Special Delegation, Aimé Ouédraogo, urged respect for authority, helmet use and consumption of local products, as part of the national days of patriotic commitment.
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila has taken the lead of a new political-military front including the M23 rebel movement, announced from Goma. The alliance confirms his rapprochement with the armed group, which controls several territories in eastern DR Congo.
Joseph Kabila is reported to be the new leader of the Front de résistance nationale (FRN), a coalition announced on 12 October 2026. The move revives suspicions of ties to the AFC/M23, which he denies.
Sébastien Dano Djédjé, executive president of Laurent Gbagbo's PPA-CI party, has been formally charged with about 17 counts, including murder and undermining state security, and placed under judicial supervision. His lawyer denounces procedural violations.
The team "Les Talents cachés de Cissin" won the 9th Garghin maracana edition on penalties against Garghin on October 11, 2026, in Ouagadougou. The final, attended by several government members, featured 24 teams and ended with prize awards and a rice donation for vulnerable people.
On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Minister of Family and Solidarity urges Burkinabè citizens to strengthen their resilience against floods, droughts and strong winds. She stresses household preventive measures and the protection of vulnerable people.
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has been named head of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a new politico-military coalition opposed to Félix Tshisekedi's government, presented in Goma on 12 October 2026 in the presence of M23 leaders.
El Hadj Tiemtoré Boukaré, known as "7+7=14", died on 13 October 2026, according to the Burkinabe Cycling Federation. A former Tour du Faso rider and initiator of the Grand Prix 14, he was a well-known figure in national cycling.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the Bonheur-Ville public primary school complex in Ouagadougou, built under the IPEQ initiative. The 16-classroom building hosts three schools with 1,453 pupils for the 2026-2027 school year.
The CNLF announced the seizure of fraudulent goods worth an estimated 55.2 million FCFA in Ouagadougou and its surroundings: smuggled cyanide and cigarettes, subsidised diesel diverted to an industrial unit, and counterfeit lubricating oil. The operations took place between 30 September and 1…
In an interview, neurologist Dr. Élodie Gouba explains that mental fatigue, multitasking, notifications and lack of sleep overload working memory and harm concentration, mood and the brain’s rest. She also shares simple habits to recover better.
In Ouagadougou, an EHCVM 2025-2026 workshop brings together UEMOA stakeholders to clean data after field collection. The goal is to produce reliable statistics on poverty and living conditions in the eight member states.
