A young Burkinabè team has launched Yirmea Immo in Ouagadougou, a digital real estate platform offering listings (housing, offices, plots), geolocation, price information and artificial intelligence-assisted search.
The 9th edition of the Rencontres Musicales Africaines (REMA) will take place in Ouagadougou from 21 to 24 October 2026, focusing on monetising digital audiences, artificial intelligence and professionalising the sector. It will also highlight young people and Burkinabè talent.
A Burkinabè artist based in the United States, Clarasaambissi (Clarisse Kiswendsida Bancé) pursues a multidisciplinary career combining film, music and social commitment. She announces the release of her single "Mon Faso" on 11 September 2026.
Jean-Antoine Belemgnégré, known as Sly Forever, is an artist born in Côte d'Ivoire who studies modern literature at Norbert-Zongo University. He gained recognition in Burkina Faso after performing at FESTICAU and wants his career to help create value in the country's music industry.
The Vista banking group, chaired by Simon TIEMTORE, handed school supplies to 193 children of the Nation from the USFA holiday camp and will cover their school fees for 2026-2027. Over 26.8 million FCFA has been allocated.
Burkina Faso marked the fourth anniversary of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP) on 30 September 2026. In Ouagadougou, thousands attended the "RPP Night" at the Place de la Révolution, where Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo gave a speech.
The Vista banking group handed school kits and financial allowances worth a total of 27,000,000 FCFA to 193 children of soldiers killed in the field. The handover took place in Ouagadougou on 29 September 2026.
From 26 to 27 September 2026, the Djikologo Forestry and Water Combat Unit seized 35 tonnes of shea nuts, 40 cartons of adulterated drinks and illegal gold-mining equipment in Zambo. The illegal site was dismantled.
The telecom and postal regulators of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially created the Sahel Regulators Council (CRS) in Ouagadougou, a permanent body of the AES. It aims to harmonise regulatory frameworks and implement community free roaming.
In August, online scams cost Burkinabè more than 281 million FCFA, according to the BCLCC. Victims are mostly connected 18-59 year olds, and scammers exploit trust rather than directly stealing money.
The Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO) has opened a call for applications to recruit 250 support agents for its 18th edition. Applications can be submitted from October 6 to 9, 2026 at the Ouagadougou Artisan Village.
China's box office passed 100 million yuan on the first day of the National Day holiday. Cinemas are also expanding their offer to include live sports broadcasts, intangible cultural heritage and concerts.
Burkinabè celebrated across the country the 4th anniversary of the MPSR 2 takeover, on the night of 30 September to 1 October 2026. Artistic performances, fashion shows and video clips on the regime's achievements marked the events, broadcast live on national television.
In Dori, capital of the Liptako-Soum region, residents celebrated the fourth anniversary of Captain Ibrahim Traoré's rise to power and of the RPP in the night of 30 September to 1 October 2026, despite rain that forced the event to be moved.
Burkina Faso marked the 4th anniversary of the Progressive Popular Revolution (RPP) with an "RPP Night" at Place de la Révolution, attended by political and administrative authorities. The evening included a retrospective of achievements, artistic performances and the publication of an RPP…
Over the first eight months of 2026, UEMOA states raised 5.6% less on the public securities market, according to a SA2IF analysis. Lower rates and longer maturities reduced financing costs.
Burkina Faso beat the Central African Republic 1-0 in Casablanca after a draw with Benin, moving to four points in Group F of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Captain Hervé Koffi reflects on the win.
The Burkina Faso Patriotic Support Fund (FSP) had mobilised about 250.16 billion CFA francs as of 29 September 2026, or 125.08% of its annual target of 200 billion. This exceeds the amount raised over the same period in 2025 by more than 107 billion.
Apple Music is now available in Burkina Faso, according to Apple's official list of services by country. This opening may give Burkinabè artists an additional local audience, without guaranteeing promotion or more streams.
For the fourth anniversary of the Progressive and Popular Revolution (RPP), the Djôrô region held an RPP Night in Gaoua on 30 September 2026, with artistic performances and a review of achievements. Governor Siaka Barro cited road and hospital projects.
