The headmaster of the Tiontiomama-Niarebama school in Banfora was found dead in his school's grounds at the start of the school year. The circumstances of his death remain to be established; police were alerted.
153 messengers completed a three-day training in Ouagadougou on the manifesto of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP), tasked with explaining its message to the population. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo attended the closing ceremony.
Justice Minister Me Edasso Rodrigue Bayala launched civic education lectures for the Defence and Security Forces and the Volunteers for the Defence of the Homeland on 5 October 2026 at the ENGSP, as part of the 2026 JEPPC. The lectures run until 16 October.
In the Kadiogo region, nearly 3,000 two- and three-wheeler users have been arrested for not wearing helmets since the "Bouclier Tête Dure" operation began, with a punitive phase starting on October 1, 2026. About 1,600 were fined.
The article analyses the diplomatic strategy of Benin’s new president Romuald Wadagni, who prioritised visits to AES neighbours before going to Paris. It also mentions continued security and economic ties with France, as well as the restitution of cultural property to Cotonou.
In Senegal, torrential rains caused damage in several neighborhoods from October 3 to 4, 3036, leaving 4 dead, blocking roads and collapsing houses. The text also links these storms to climate change and uncontrolled urbanization.
The Alamein Africa Forum, held in El Alamein, Egypt, brought together more than 20 African heads of state and government representatives to discuss development financing, trade and investment. The article questions the potential benefits for African countries and Cairo’s influence ambitions.
The Ethiopian federal army has retaken Mekele, the capital of Tigray, with little resistance from TPLF fighters. The article warns of the risk of regional escalation and mentions calls for dialogue from the pope, the United States and the African Union.
A collective agreement signed in Ouagadougou raises guards’ wages in Burkina Faso and regulates their contracts, union rights and social protection. The text also calls on the state and clients to ensure it is effectively enforced.
The 3rd edition of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation was launched on 2 September 2026 in Ouagadougou. Coinciding with the 4th anniversary of the RPP, it includes a government exhibition at the SIAO showcasing ministries' reforms.
At the "Dialogue with the People" held on 5 October 2026, Health Minister Dr Robert Lucien Kargougou presented the sector's progress over four years: infrastructure, digital health, medicine availability and specialised care. 25 community medical centres are under construction.
A new 1.52 billion dirham budget is being allocated to modernise the Fez Grand Stadium, four years before the 2030 World Cup. The ANEP has launched two international tenders covering electrical, IT, security, plumbing and air-conditioning works.
The Ministry of Health is holding a risk communication workshop in Ouagadougou with media professionals to prevent epidemic-prone diseases, notably dengue, with more than 25,000 suspected cases recorded in Burkina Faso in 2026.
Professional boxer Hamed Abel Nikièma, known as "Le Percuteur", presented his WBA African middleweight champion belt to Burkina Faso's head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in Ouagadougou. He won the title on 3 July 2026 against Benin's Dossou Faustin Houenou.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, about forty young people took part in a tea-debate on sexual and reproductive health, organised by Jeunes ambassadeurs Growth as part of the "C'est la vie !" programme of the NGO RAES. Discussions covered taboos, misconceptions and access to reliable information, along with an…
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Burkinabè athlete Baba Ayoub Diarra won two bronze medals at the World Võ Cổ Truyền Championship, held from 30 September to 5 October 2026 in Cervia, Italy. He hopes to win gold in his future competitions.
The second edition of the U17 Venegré Maracana tournament, held in Garghin (Ouagadougou), ended on 4 October 2026 with Tass FC beating Espoir FC on penalties after a goalless final. Sixteen teams from the neighbourhood took part.
Heavy rains over the past 48 hours in several Senegalese regions have caused flooding, traffic disruption and material damage, with deaths and injuries reported in Dakar and Matam. The Interior Ministry urges caution, and the toll is still evolving.
The Regional Directorate of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism of Djôrô held its first media-specific conference of the year in Gaoua on 5 October 2026. It aims to encourage journalists to cover cultural activities more and to promote the region's cultural identity.
