Members of the special delegation of the commune of Pô (Nahouri) unanimously adopted the 2027 primary budget, balanced at 358,980,078 CFA francs in revenue and expenditure, during their ordinary session on 29 and 30 October 2026.
Côte d'Ivoire's Justice Ministry firmly rejects Jeune Afrique's revelations of an alleged corruption network at the PPEF, saying they have no basis. It points to judicial cooperation with the FBI against sextortion.
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A fundraising gala dinner is announced to support the extension of the Sainte Anne cathedral in Dédougou. The provided text contains only the title and a newsletter sign-up invitation, with no details on date or terms.
President Ibrahim Traoré opened the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) in Ouagadougou on 30 October 2026, urging African artisans to innovate and move towards industrialisation. The fair runs until 8 November, with Ghana as guest of honour.
In the first days of SIAO 2026, exhibitors, including Burkinabè and Malian designers, report strong visitor numbers. They hope for good sales before the fair closes on November 8.
The NGO Direct-Aid, with the National Centre for Blindness Control (CNLC), is running a free eye camp in Ouagadougou offering consultations, screening and cataract surgery for eligible patients. The operation takes place in two phases from 19 to 31 October 2026, with a target of 350 procedures.
The Burkinabè army opened its new cultural season with a guided tour of the Army Museum in Ouagadougou, showcasing uniforms, weapons and figures of power. The event is part of the commemorations of the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces.
Algeria's Hamza Yacine won the second stage of the 37th Tour international du Faso, run between Ouagadougou and Koudougou, after a sprint finish. The Dutchman Tom Wijfje remains the overall leader.
The Dori Court of First Instance sentenced a man to life imprisonment for stabbing his pregnant girlfriend and disfiguring her with acid after she refused to have an abortion. The attack took place in August 2026 in Torodi.
In a message marking 31 October, Captain Ibrahim Traoré pays tribute to the martyrs of the popular uprising. He praises the resilience of bereaved families, expresses solidarity with the wounded and reaffirms his commitment to the country's "war of liberation."
In Moscow, on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit, Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo accuses France of plundering the resources of its former colonies and urges it to wean itself off them. He says Burkina Faso's turn to Russia does not mean replacing one master…
On October 31, the day dedicated to the martyrs, Head of State Captain Ibrahim Traoré paid tribute to Burkinabè who died for freedom and praised the courage of families and the wounded. He reaffirmed the fight to liberate the national territory.
The text reports a public conference on patriotic commitment, civic values and social cohesion, held on 21 August 2025 in the Nando region with more than a thousand participants. The article is truncated and does not explicitly mention the commemoration in the title.
The prosecutor of the Dori High Court (northern Burkina Faso) announces that a man has been sentenced to life imprisonment. He beat his pregnant girlfriend, stabbed her in the back with a knife and poured acid on her face.
In Pouni (Sanguié), the basic education circumscription brought together teaching supervisors, headteachers and school councils to align views on how school councils work. Participants also raised the lack of drinking water, desks and land security for schools.
Deaths in Congo's Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000, according to official Health Ministry data. The Bundibugyo virus, which has no known vaccine or treatment, is spreading in eastern Congo and other African countries.
The Dori high court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for attacking his partner with a knife and acid after she refused to terminate her pregnancy. The prosecutor's office announced the ruling on 30 October 2026.
Burkinabè boxer Sou Toké Patrice, nicknamed "The Bombardier", announces his final fight on October 31, 2026 at the Ouaga 2000 Sports Palace against Beninese boxer Anicet Amoussou, as part of the "Jubilé d'Or" gala. Six bouts are scheduled.
Algerian cyclist Hamza Yacine won stage 2 of the 37th Tour du Faso, Ouagadougou-Koudougou (129.75 km), on 31 October 2026. Burkinabè Paul Daumont and Algerian Assal Mohamed Nadib completed the podium.
