A delegation from the Mali Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIM) met British investment and financing bodies in London to help Malian businesses access funding. The talks, held as part of the London Halal Forum, have not yet resulted in any signed financing.
On 9 and 10 October 2026, an awareness and consultation campaign on rheumatic diseases, launched by the CMA Saint Camille de Nanoro with the Burkinabè Society of Rheumatology, received more than 500 patients ahead of World Arthritis Day.
The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) is holding open days from 14 to 16 October 2026 in Paspanga, offering free screening for hepatitis, diabetes and dengue, a blood donation drive and the inauguration of a laboratory. The event coincides with the first session of its scientific and…
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the public primary school complex in Bonheur-Ville, Ouagadougou, built under the IPEQ initiative. With 16 classrooms, it hosts 1,453 pupils across three schools.
According to Burkina Faso's weather service, harmattan winds will strengthen over the northern half of the country, causing airborne dust that will reduce visibility and air quality across most of the territory for 48 hours. Citizens are advised to take precautions.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the Bonheur-Ville public primary school complex in Ouagadougou, built under the IPEQ initiative. It hosts three schools with 1,453 pupils and 32 teachers.
Twenty years after the death of Ivorian singer Douk Saga, who died in Ouagadougou aged 32, this article traces his career and his role in the rise of coupé-décalé, born in Paris and developed in Abidjan with La Jet Set.
Customs experts from the AES states, joined by Togolese representatives, are meeting in Ouagadougou for 48 hours of work on following up Bamako recommendations, a confederal preferential tariff regime and capacity building. Their conclusions will be reviewed by customs directors-general on 15-16…
After the detection of a first imported Ebola case in Kenya, the Ministry of Health has suspended all official gatherings held in hotels until further notice. The patient, who had travelled to the DRC, died in a Nairobi hospital.
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema reshuffled the government on 11 October 2026. Hermann Immongault remains vice-president of the Government, eight new members join and five leave, bringing the team to 33 members.
The LONAB has published the results of the Monday 12 October 2026 draw of the FASO LOTO game. The article is presented as a video, and the text contains no details about the drawn numbers.
Ouagadougou hosts a meeting of customs administration experts from AES member states on 12 October 2026, with participation from Togo's OTR. The 48-hour talks cover follow-up on Bamako recommendations, a confederal preferential tariff regime and capacity building.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the "Faso-Kéoogo" school complex in Bonheur-Ville, Ouagadougou, on 12 October 2026. Built for over 1 billion FCFA with state funds, it houses three schools with 1,453 pupils.
At the government exhibition held from 2 to 9 October 2026 in Ouagadougou, Air Burkina presented its results and modernization efforts. The airline reported 82% punctuality, 98% regularity, and 102,046 passengers transported from January to September 2026.
On 12 October 2026, Court of Audit staff held a flag-raising ceremony at the institution's headquarters as part of the 2nd phase of the 2026 JEPPC. They backed the Head of State's message on economic patriotism and buying "made in Burkina" products.
The Director General of Customs of Burkina Faso opened an expert meeting in Ouagadougou of customs administrations from AES member states, with Togolese experts attending. The talks cover follow-up on earlier recommendations, a confederal preferential tariff regime and capacity building.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated the public primary school complex "Faso Kêoogo" in Bonheur-Ville, Ouagadougou, a three-storey (R+3) building with 16 classrooms costing over one billion CFA francs. Fifteen other similar complexes are planned in the provinces.
Customs experts from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and the Togolese Revenue Office are meeting in Ouagadougou from 12 to 14 October 2026 to harmonise customs procedures across the AES space. Their report will be submitted to the directors general at their meeting on 15 and 16 October.
The Benin Republican Police seized 1,031 balls of cannabis in Bantè, in a minibus driven by two Togolese men arrested on 11 October. The suspects will answer to the prosecutor.
Mali's Chief of General Staff, Major General Elisée Jean Dao, made an official visit on 10–11 October 2026 to units deployed in Anefif and Kidal. He praised the troops' courage, paid tribute to fallen soldiers and supported the wounded.
