The Security minister announces the end of the grace period on helmet wearing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The article, based on a video, gives no further details on the measures announced.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced in Bobo-Dioulasso the end of the awareness phase on mandatory helmet wear. Security forces now move to strict checks and penalties, including a 3,000 CFA franc fine and immobilisation of two- or three-wheelers.
The ALICES association trained 50 mothers in Ouahigouya from 28 to 30 September 2026 on nutrition, food hygiene and making enriched flour from local products. It also donated food and hygiene kits to the nutritional recovery centre of the regional university hospital.
Goalkeeper Hervé Koffi is doubtful for the Stallions' friendly against Argentina, scheduled for 3 October in Buenos Aires, due to a physical discomfort. The medical staff must carry out a new assessment before departure.
The execution of Christa Pike, scheduled for September 30, 2026 in Tennessee, narrowly failed: the condemned woman survived the lethal injection and was hospitalized. The governor ordered a review of the procedure and suspended other executions until the end of the year.
The Managing Director of SONABEL has launched a series of direct meetings with the company's various professional groups in Ouagadougou, starting with the Support and Resources Division. The initiative aims to strengthen dialogue, transparency and local management, and will later be extended to…
The Université de l'Unité Africaine (former IAM) launched its 20th academic year, 2026-2027, in Ouagadougou, under the theme of excellence, discipline and responsibility. Top students of each class received a 100,000 CFA franc scholarship.
In Zambo, the Forest and Water Combat Unit, with local authorities, dismantled an illegal artisanal gold-mining site and seized equipment (motor pumps, generators, motorbikes, fuel). Late-September operations also seized untraceable shea almonds and adulterated drinks.
In Kaya, Yacouba Sawadogo, a former teacher and NGO worker, leads waste collection for the association ADIP Burkina. He presents waste as a resource to be recovered, especially for young people.
Natives of the village of Guimou, in Sourou province, donated food supplies valued at 358,000 FCFA to the VDP, plus 100,000 FCFA to the Defence and Security Forces, to boost fighters' morale.
On the night of 28 to 29 September 2026, a joint operation checking motorised tricycles was carried out in Ouagadougou. Several violations were recorded and 95 vehicles were impounded.
On 1 October 2026, the 2026-2027 school year resumed in Burkina Faso. In Borgo (Ouagadougou), CE2 pupils at the Jéhovah Shamma private evangelical school returned to class under teacher Samuel Tiabondou.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the Night of the Progressive People's Revolution (RPP) in Ouagadougou on 30 September 2026, devoted to reviewing four years of Captain Ibrahim Traoré's rule and honouring the fighting forces.
The national organising committee of the 21st Digital Week was installed in Ouagadougou on 28 September 2026. The event, scheduled for 17 to 21 November 2026, will focus on technological sovereignty, with AES countries as guests of honour.
The 2026-2027 school year was officially launched on 1 October 2026 at the Niobini public primary school (Djôrô region) by Governor Siaka Barro, who called for the involvement of teachers, parents and pupils. The regional education director presented the generalisation of bi-multilingual education…
At its 101st ordinary meeting in Lomé, the EBID Board of Directors approved four operations totalling USD 390 million in energy, mining, transport and climate-smart agriculture.
The 4th edition of the Ladies Days was held on 25 and 26 September 2026 in Ouagadougou, under the theme of mining, energy and women's leadership. Ariane Coulibaly, president of CIM-Burkina, presents its objectives, innovations and outlook.
The Faso Tour digital platform, led by Sylvain Zongo, won first prize at the SITHO 2026 Hackathon in Ouagadougou. It gathers information on sites, tours and accommodation, with 360° immersive visits.
Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal national team gathering in Copenhagen on 30 September 2026 after learning he would not start against Denmark in the Nations League. He announced his decision on social media.
Communication and press relations directors from Burkinabè ministries are attending a two-day workshop in Ouagadougou on September 29–30, 2026, on using generative AI. Organised by SPIVTEN, it stresses human oversight and the protection of sensitive data.
