Obstetrician-gynecologist Charlemagne Ouédraogo explains that breast cancer affects a symbol of femininity, emotional life and motherhood. He urges women to get early screening and men to watch for possible abnormalities.
National Police Director General Thierry Dofizouho Tuina inaugurated a new police station in Karpala, in Ouagadougou's 11th district. Fully funded by the state at 295 million FCFA, it responds to a long-standing demand from residents.
The 15th African Communication Universities (UACO) are being held in Ouagadougou from 7 to 9 October 2026 under the theme of "communicational war". The Prime Minister opened the event and called on information professionals to verify facts and defend Africa's informational sovereignty.
From 2 to 9 October 2026, a government exhibition at the SIAO in Ouagadougou will let the public meet ministers directly at their stands, as part of the second phase of the JEPPC devoted to the achievements of the RPP.
Ahead of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s visit to Ceuta, the Spanish authorities dismantled a migrant camp in the enclave. The article sees this mainly as a temporary political move in response to the migration crisis.
In El Alamein, Egypt, more than 20 African heads of state and government representatives discussed financing development, trade and investment. The article highlights whether African countries will benefit from it, while Cairo also seeks to strengthen its influence on the continent.
Scammers are using the letterheads and logos of credible media outlets to spread false information about easy-money schemes in Burkina Faso. The text calls for this practice to stop.
Researcher Yoro Diallo analyses China's law on promoting ethnic unity and progress, adopted by the National People's Congress in March 2026 and in force since July 2026. He presents it as a tool for national cohesion based on shared development and the fight against separatism.
The article announces Kidal’s recapture by the FAMa after their advance from Anefis, presenting it as a territorial and symbolic turning point for Bamako. It also mentions securing the city and northern Mali.
The "Burkind venêm" project, run by the Burkind Gouelé association, introduces primary school pupils to practical trades such as woodworking and aluminium in Ouagadougou. Launched in 2025 at Tampui 2 school, it is in a pilot phase and is due to expand in 2026-2027.
On World Teachers' Day, 850 education stakeholders were honoured in Ouagadougou with the Order of Academic Palms, including Michel Panwin Somé, regional director of secondary education in Djôrô, who was promoted to the rank of Officer.
The Alliance of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) has launched Tafouk TV, its joint television channel based in Bamako, whose regular programmes began on 16 September 2026. It aims to strengthen information sovereignty and promote Sahelian cultures and languages.
Coaching article arguing that physical beauty fades and that shared values, emotional maturity and strength of character sustain a long-term relationship. It invites readers to rethink their criteria for choosing a partner.
The news website Aconews.net is launching a new permanent section on psychology and mental health, run by a psychologist. It aims to inform, explain psychological concepts and offer practical advice to readers.
Agriculture minister Commander Ismaël Sombié visited a dairy and fish farm in Saaba and a 30-hectare rice lowland in Komki-Ipala, in the Kadiogo region, on 6 October 2026. The regional director expects 65,000 tonnes of cereals; the minister promised a borehole to the women's cooperative.
From 1 to 2 October 2026, ARCEP held a capacity-building workshop in Oubri for media professionals. Discussions covered consumer rights, complaint mechanisms, tariff regulation and network coverage.
As part of the second phase of the 2026 JEPPC national civic days, the Ministry of Justice held a meeting between "Les Étoiles du Faso" and students of the USTA. Speakers encouraged students to pursue entrepreneurship rather than only seek salaried jobs.
Five new judges of the ECOWAS Court of Justice were sworn in on 6 October in Abuja, in the presence of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Appointed on 19 July for a non-renewable four-year term, they renew the court's composition.
After heavy rains in Dakar, the Senegalese government has announced a regional emergency plan, a monitoring committee, and measures to assist flood victims and maintain water, electricity and mobility services.
Burkina Faso's Minister of Industry, Commerce and Crafts, Serge Poda, issued a message marking World Cotton Day on 7 October 2026. He paid tribute to the actors in the cotton value chain and their partners.
