The coalition of market and yar traders in Ouagadougou, affiliated with ADEU, calls on informal sector workers to take part en masse in the commemoration of Year 4 of the Popular Progressive Revolution, scheduled for 30 September at the Place de la Révolution. Rodo-Woko market traders' president…
On 29 September 2026 in Ouagadougou, the 16th class of specialist officer cadets, 136 new officers from 29 specialties after 11 months of training, graduated and joined the National Armed Forces. 33 officers from the continuum programme also received their sub-lieutenant insignia.
Burkina Faso beat the Central African Republic 1-0 on Monday 28 September 2026 in Casablanca, in the 2nd round of CAN 2027 qualifiers. The only goal was scored by Aboubacar Sidiki Camara in the 60th minute.
Niamey is hosting the 3rd Summer University of AES Volunteers from 28 September 2026, focused on volunteering's role in building the Confederation's states. Young people from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will spend 72 hours working on mobility and mutual recognition of volunteer status.
The Hajj 2027 was officially launched on 29 September 2026 with a quota of 8,143 Burkinabè pilgrims. Air Burkina will carry them, and a new digital platform will simplify registration, followed by a public draw.
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, coordinator of the PAM's collegial leadership, as Morocco's head of government, tasking her with forming the new executive after the 23 September 2026 legislative elections. She becomes the first woman to hold the post.
Morocco beat Lesotho 2-0 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with goals from Brahim Diaz and Azzedine Ounahi. It is their second win of the campaign.
Former Bissau-Guinean president Umaro Sissoco Embaló, overthrown by the military in November 2025 and living in exile in Brazzaville, announces his candidacy for the 6 December 2026 presidential election and plans to return home on 4 October.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana inaugurated the new headquarters of the Regional Directorate of the National Police of Nakambé in Tenkodogo, funded by the state budget. The facility aims to strengthen operational capacity and closeness to the public.
The Director General of the Burkinabè Fund for Economic and Social Development (FBDES) "Tõogo", Ahmadé Nour GUENDA, officially installed Souleymane SAWADOGO as head of the Bankui regional branch, giving him full powers. The handover marks the branch's operational deployment in the region.
The Club de Madrid condemns the reported revocation of former Guinean Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo's ordinary passport, which allegedly prevented him from travelling from Abidjan to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly. It calls on Guinean authorities to restore his freedom of movement.
On the occasion of the Night of the Progressive Popular Revolution (RPP), participants are urged to be vigilant and civic-minded. Women are notably asked to avoid indecent outfits and high-heeled shoes, and to refrain from bringing young children.
The Sy Soung-taa Sy Daimin Kaa Association held the 3rd edition of its school excellence day in Houièo, in Ponalatéon canton (Gomblora). The best pupils and teachers were rewarded, and the association's president called for action against school dropouts linked to artisanal gold mining.
The South-West Regional Special Delegation is holding its third ordinary session over two days, focused on budget guidelines for 2027 and the new Regional Development Plan. It will also hear a presentation on vehicle registration and road safety.
The Georges Namoano Military Academy commissioned 136 specialist officer cadets (engineers, IT specialists, psychologists, doctors and others) in Ouagadougou. They will join the national armed forces after 11 months of training.
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Burkina Faso's National Police Director General, Thierry Dofizouho TUINA, visited officers in Cinkansé and Bittou on 28 September 2026. He urged the fight against extortion and bad practices and adherence to the police code of ethics.
As part of the Night of the Progressive Popular Revolution (RPP), the coordination of traders at markets and yaars affiliated with the ADU calls on Burkina Faso's traders to close their shops on 30 September 2026 from 3 p.m. to attend the event at the Place de la Révolution.
Amir Abdou earned his first official win as coach of Burkina Faso's Étalons, beating the Central African Republic 1-0 in matchday 2 of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The coach remains dissatisfied with his team's performance.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated RAFFINOR-BF in Ouagadougou, the country's first gold refinery. Built for over 11 billion FCFA by SONASP with private sector partners, it has an initial capacity of 164 tonnes of gold per year.
