In Tougan, in the Sourou province, a march and an evening event marked the 4th anniversary of the MPSR 2 takeover and the Progressive Popular Revolution (RPP), with strong popular mobilisation, speeches on the security situation and artistic performances.
The regional Trade Directorate of Yaadga (DRICA-Yaadga) carried out an economic control operation in Zondoma province from 26 to 29 September 2026. 141 traders were inspected, 19 shops were sealed, and fraudulent, expired or prohibited products were seized.
In Burkina Faso, the fight against plastic food packaging lacks scientific data. The DEPLAST-BF project, launched in January 2026 by Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, aims to fill this gap over five years with chemical analyses and sociological studies.
The Burkinabè government marked the fourth anniversary of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP) with a Night of the RPP in Ouagadougou, attended by officials, athletes and artists. Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo took stock of the past four years and called for vigilance against…
Thousands of Burkinabè gathered in Ouagadougou on 30 September 2026 to pay tribute to fighting forces and show support for the Popular Progressive Revolution, marking four years since Captain Ibrahim Traoré came to power.
According to the WIPO Global Innovation Index 2026, published on 29 September, Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa are the most innovative economies in Africa. Sixteen of the 35 African countries studied improved their global ranking.
In Ouagadougou, RPP Night brought together large crowds around Captain Ibrahim Traoré, with government members and supporters from other African countries in attendance. The celebration combined speeches, a review of four years in power and cultural performances.
The UEMOA Commission presents the 7th edition of “Consume Local” in Ouagadougou, with conferences, panels and a regional sales exhibition. The initiative aims to strengthen value chains, local product quality and regional integration in the face of AfCFTA.
Announcement of a “Night of the Popular Progressive Revolution.” The provided text gives no other details about the event.
The IMF is urging Burkina Faso and other low-income countries to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization in the face of rising debt, declining aid and pressure on public finances. It also recommends making public spending more efficient.
The title announces public procurement tenders for 1 October 2026, but the provided text mainly focuses on 14-year-old Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA and creator of “FasoNova,” a Burkinabè artificial intelligence.
On 30 September 2026, the Place de la Révolution in Ouagadougou hosted the celebration of Year 4 of the Progressive Popular Revolution (RPP). Women present expressed their satisfaction and wished for peace and stability for the country.
On 29 September 2026 in Ouagadougou, the official launch of the 2027 Hajj activities was announced in Burkina Faso, while the pilgrimage cost and flight schedule are still pending. A new registration platform has been set up.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the Night of the Popular Progressive Revolution in Ouagadougou on 30 September 2026, marking four years since Captain Ibrahim Traoré took power. He paid tribute to fighting forces and called for vigilance against destabilisation.
On the night of 29-30 September, ABNORM checked bread weight in 20 bakeries in Ouagadougou. Four non-compliant bakeries were closed, and they can reopen only after paying fines and taking corrective measures.
The BMCRF sealed eight shops selling cement and everyday consumer goods in Ouagadougou, between Saaba and Gampela, for breaching price regulations. Eight traders found guilty of illicit practices were conscripted for community service.
On the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP), Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's head of state, gave a major interview to the press. He discusses the security situation, diplomacy and development.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the nation to move forward with unwavering confidence to achieve national rejuvenation. He spoke at a reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
In Lamu, Kenya, Aliko Dangote launched the 15 to 17 billion dollar oil refinery project, presented as a major investment for jobs and African energy self-reliance. The project is also facing local اعتراضations and Greenpeace scrutiny over its environmental and social impact.
Drawing on testimonies from young Burkinabè, the article explains how emotional pressure, threats or coercion can deprive sexual consent of its freedom. It recalls what free, specific, current and revocable consent means and presents a prevention campaign run by SOS Jeunesse et Défis.
