La Poste Burkina Faso marked World Post Day 2026 in Ouagadougou and rewarded the 10 winners of its letter-writing contest, organised by the Universal Postal Union on the importance of human relationships in the digital age. The best letter was written by Mélissa Koara.
In Burkina Faso, the governors of Sourou, Tapoa, Soum and Koulsé have been appointed. The move follows the July 2025 territorial reorganization, which increased the number of regions from 13 to 17.
The Djôrô regional police announced the dismantling of a cross-border criminal group involved in several armed robberies in Burkina Faso. Fourteen suspects were arrested and weapons, ammunition and stolen goods were seized.
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, 85, for her efforts to promote peace and international law. A former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, she chaired the UN inquiry commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.
In this op-ed, legal consultant Abdoul Karim Sango argues that the UN's multilateral system should be reformed rather than abandoned, despite threats he attributes to US policy. He also calls for greater African voice and for action against terrorism financing in the Sahel.
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South African jurist Navanethem Pillay, 85, for her commitment to peace and international law. The committee highlights her role in fighting impunity for international crimes, while stating that the prize is not a legal ruling on the genocide…
Dominique Delafosse has been appointed Worldwide Vice President of Binti Invest, an international financial engineering, advisory and investment group based in Muscat, Oman. The scope of his responsibilities has yet to be specified.
South African jurist Navi Pillay, 85, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her commitment to peace, human rights and international law. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 December 2026 in Oslo.
On World Post Day, Aminata Zerbo/Sabane says Burkina Faso wants to modernize its postal network and turn it into a lever for development, inclusion and sovereignty. The message also cites Zama Tchey, the Post Bank and an upcoming tracking platform.
Burkina Faso and the United States co-chaired the inaugural session of a joint working group in Ouagadougou, a new permanent dialogue framework to identify mutually beneficial areas of cooperation. Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré also mentioned cooperation with the Confederation of…
Ivorian artist Tiesco Le Sultan presented his third album, "Panafricain", in Ouagadougou on 8 October 2026. The ten-track album addresses African identity and sovereignty and pays tribute to the presidents of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
In this opinion piece, jurist Abdoul Karim Sango argues that the UN multilateral system should be reformed rather than abandoned, despite criticism of great-power influence. He also discusses Africa's place at the UN, the Sahel crisis and the treatment of migrants.
On 9 October 2026, South Africa's Home Affairs ministry withdrew a directive on receiving asylum applications, a day after violent protests in Durban and Soweto. The constitutional ruling behind the directive remains in force.
Niger's Prime Minister received the report of the general states of public works, which contains about forty recommendations, notably on engineer training and road maintenance funding. It is based on consultations held in May 2026.
The "Iyali Masu Wadata" project, implemented by Pathfinder International with the Ministry of Health and the Gates Foundation, was launched in Maradi to strengthen maternal, newborn and child care in four districts. It runs from 2026 to 2029 and covers 16 districts in Niger.
The Ministry of Agriculture presented a 254.79 billion FCFA emergency plan for the 2026-2027 dry season, including 750 subsidised boreholes and the development of 50,000 hectares by October 2027. The plan aims to reduce agriculture's dependence on rainfall.
At the Burkina Faso government exhibition, SOPAMIB showcased compressed stabilised earth bricks (BTC), made from laterite and cement. One million bricks are planned for the Bouboulou mine in Yako.
The Ministry of Agriculture presented an emergency plan for the 2026-2027 dry season, estimated at 254.79 billion FCFA. It provides for 750 subsidised boreholes and the development of 50,000 hectares of irrigated land to reduce dependence on rainfall.
At its accountability day, the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries reports a 62% rise in installed electricity capacity between 2022 and 2025, from 501 MW to over 812 MW. Rural electrification also grew, to nearly 12%.
Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries Yacouba Gouba says the mining sector brought more than 2,450 billion FCFA to the state budget over four years, including a record 980 billion FCFA in 2025. He presents reforms on the mining code, SOPAMIB and gold marketing.
