Clashes broke out on Thursday between South African protesters and foreign nationals, notably in Soweto and Durban, after a court ruling required the government to resume processing asylum applications. Immigration remains a major issue ahead of the November 4 elections.
The government exhibition on the achievements of the Popular Progressive Revolution closed on 9 October 2026 at the SIAO in Ouagadougou, as part of the JEPPC 2026. The Prime Minister announced it will become an annual accountability event.
The Beninese government plans to build a factory producing nutritional supplements with an annual capacity of 9,000 tonnes, for a supplementation programme targeting pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and young children. The plant would source supplies from local farmers.
Burkinabè artist Karim Nikiema, known as Rimka Makini, a multidisciplinary performer from theatre and puppetry, presents "L'AVENIR", a four-track EP marking his move into music. The article traces his career and his appearance on Radio nationale du Burkina.
The UN Resident Coordinator met with the President of Faso to strengthen cooperation with Burkina Faso. Talks focused on security, development, the economy, care for displaced people, and the R.E.L.A.N.C.E 2026-2030 plan.
The Initiative Pananetugri pour le Bien-être de la Femme (IPBF) will hold a cine-debate on gender-based violence and mental health on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 2 p.m. at Ciné Burkina in Ouagadougou, featuring a documentary screening and discussion.
The Initiative Pananetugri pour le Bien-être de la Femme (IPBF) handed out 215 school kits, worth about 2.5 million FCFA, to children orphaned by the Defence and Security Forces at a ceremony at the Paspanga gendarmerie camp in Ouagadougou.
The government exhibition on the achievements of the Popular Progressive Revolution closed on 9 October 2026 at the SIAO in Ouagadougou after eight days and nearly 200,000 visitors. The Prime Minister announced it will become an annual accountability event.
The BCEAO is deploying PI-SPI to allow public treasuries to send and receive mass payments quickly, with real-time tracking. Côte d’Ivoire is already operational, while other WAEMU countries are being supported for integration.
The Government Exhibition, the first edition of the JEPPC, closed on 9 October 2026 at SIAO in Ouagadougou after eight days of activities. According to the Prime Minister's Office, it drew nearly 200,000 visitors, and the government plans to follow up on the concerns collected.
Researchers from Joseph KI-ZERBO University presented in Ziniaré a bio-insecticide made from Calotropis procera leaves, targeting mosquito larvae that carry malaria and dengue. According to the researchers, the product eliminates 80 to 90% of larvae.
Burkina Faso's customs seized more than 20,400 cans of beverages and over 1,310,000 counterfeit tablets, which are unapproved. According to the director general, the drinks are subject to the Patriotic Support Fund levy, and their fraud deprives the state of resources.
A Togolese truck driver, Ali Abdoul Hadi, was arrested at Cinkansé with a truck hiding smuggled drinks and medicines under clinker. Burkinabè customs seized three trucks and launched the "Maya" operation against fraud.
The President of Faso received the Resident Coordinator of the UN System in Burkina Faso. The meeting focused on the country's priorities, including security, development, the economy and support for displaced people, as well as the 2026-2030 R.E.L.A.N.C.E plan.
On 9 October 2026, the Ministry of Justice launched an intergenerational dialogue on the theme "Produce Burkinabè, consume Burkinabè" as part of the 2026 JEPPC. Speakers, including the CEO of egg producer Moablaou S.A., address economic sovereignty and knowledge transfer between elders and youth.
The ICRC announced the commemoration of its 20 years of permanent presence in Burkina Faso, planned for late November to early December, at a press briefing that also presented its first-half activity review.
The Directorate General of Customs presented in Ouagadougou a seizure of 20,400 cans of alcoholic drinks (Vody, Desperados) and over 1.3 million prohibited tablets, hidden under clinker in a truck. An arrested driver confessed to accepting the job to repay a wedding debt.
President Abdourahamane TIANI received UNICEF's representative in Niger, Djanabou MAHONDÉ, to review new health infrastructure in Zinder and Maradi. The facilities aim to bring vaccination and maternity services closer to communities, as part of the Lafia Iyali programme.
Minister of State for Agriculture Ismaël SOMBIÉ visited the construction site of the modern slaughterhouse in Ziniaré on 9 October 2026 and called for faster work. Commissioning is targeted for the end of 2026, with an estimated cost of over 2 billion FCFA.
Orange Burkina Faso launched the second edition of the "For Good Connections Day" in Ouagadougou, aiming to raise awareness among young people about digital risks and responsible use. About 200 young people took part in the event.
