Burkinabè cycling team the Étalons were received by Naaba Sigri of Saponé, who encouraged them before their competition debut. The first stage, Ouagadougou–Kaya (152 km), is scheduled for 30 October 2026.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 29 October 2026.
After the United States announced sanctions against Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and a financial institution, residents of Goma respond with both hope and scepticism. Washington accuses Kigali of backing the FRN armed movement led by Joseph Kabila.
The third Russia–Africa Summit adopted a final declaration, a 2027–2029 action plan and a text on civil artificial intelligence. Discussions focused on investment, security and the transformation of African economies.
Three digital projects selected at the second edition of Le Faso Digital in the commerce and entrepreneurship category: Guide KDG to discover businesses in Koudougou, FasoTuuma to find nearby craftsmen, and Kora AI, an AI copilot for social media management.
African cardiologists gathered in Ouagadougou for a joint international congress are discussing how diet affects heart health, including excessive salt consumption. Participants are expected to produce recommendations for prevention policies.
The Confederation of Sahel States' investment bank (BCID-AES) and Russia's VEB.RF signed a memorandum of understanding in Moscow to finance energy, agriculture, industry and infrastructure projects across the confederation.
Notice of incorporation of FASO-PHARMA, a mixed-economy company tasked with managing the Kokologho integrated pharmaceutical technopole in Burkina Faso, with share capital of 5 billion FCFA. The notice sets out the company's purpose, term, managers and statutory auditors.
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The Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum opened in Moscow on 28 October 2026. Vladimir Putin aims for over 50 billion dollars in trade with Africa, while the African Union calls for local processing and job creation.
AS Douanes is holding a two-day training session in Ouagadougou on October 29-30, 2026, covering governance, strategic and operational planning, and management of its sports sections, with support from Global Sport Management. The aim is to strengthen the club's capacities and diversify its funding.
Champy Meso Finance promotes its Special SIAO Trade Fair Loan, offering 50,000 to 20,000,000 FCFA to exhibitors to boost stock, prepare products or cover cash needs ahead of SIAO 2026.
Havana residents hope the US embargo on Cuba will end, after the UN General Assembly once again condemned it for the 34th time. They describe shortages of water, electricity and medicine.
This article outlines Brazil's tax developments: VAT reform, new budget rules, global minimum tax and stronger international tax cooperation. These changes aim to boost competitiveness and support the country's economic and ecological transformation.
Ghana's foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Russia supports Ghana's bid to join BRICS as a partner country. Moscow has not confirmed this support.
Six years after being beaten by three police officers, music producer Michel Zecler is awaiting their trial, due to open on 9 November in Paris. He says he remains deeply scarred and angry about police violence.
The National Meteorology Agency (ANAM), with the RECLIM project, is offering two two-year scholarships reserved for female Burkinabè bachelor's holders from the 2026 session, for a Higher Technician training in Agrometeorology at the AGRHYMET Regional Climate Centre in Niamey (Niger), academic…
A Russia-Africa summit opened in Moscow with nearly two dozen African leaders, whom the Kremlin describes as "natural allies" against the West. Putin champions a multipolar world and promises economic and health agreements.
On 24 October 2026, Burkinabè singer Nabalüm celebrated ten years of music career with a "Royal Concert" at the Salle des Banquets in Ouaga 2000, featuring several guest artists and a large audience.
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) announced in a statement dated 28 August 2026 that large companies in Burkina Faso must use certified electronic invoicing systems from 1 January 2027.
