The Paris criminal court fined Spanish airline Swiftair 225,000 euros for manslaughter over the 2014 Air Algérie Ouagadougou-Algiers crash in northern Mali, which killed 116 people. French justice found negligence in crew training.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the Raffinerie nationale d'Or du Burkina Faso (RAFFINOR-BF) in Ouagadougou, the country's first gold refining plant, presented as a step toward economic independence. The investment exceeds 11 billion FCFA, led by SONASP.
At the UN General Assembly, Burkinabè Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré defended the sovereignty of AES states, denounced external support for terrorist groups and called for reform of the UN Security Council.
The 4th practical phase of the DIU-FHV, a university diploma on viral haemorrhagic fevers, arboviruses and emerging epidemics, opened in Ouagadougou. 52 trainees from seven West African countries are taking part until 10 October 2026.
Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, delivered a statement at the 81st UN General Assembly on behalf of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES). The text blames terrorism on state backing and criticises international human rights mechanisms as selective.
President of Faso Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the National Gold Refinery of Burkina Faso (RAFFINOR-BF), the country's first gold refining plant, as part of its goal of processing mineral resources locally. The investment exceeds 11 billion FCFA.
The 5th meeting of ministers of Industry and Trade of the Confederation of Sahel States, expanded to the private sector, opened in Bamako in the presence of the Malian Prime Minister. Discussions cover trade facilitation, fraud control and the creation of a central purchasing agency.
The Nigerian presidency says President Bola Tinubu is in good health and on working leave, despite being abroad for 29 days. It cites meetings with investors in Paris and his absence from the UN General Assembly.
Moov Africa-ONATEL has launched the "MOOV TA RENTRÉE 2026" campaign in Burkina Faso, offering data bundles, up to 10% off via Moov Money, Wi-Fi fibre and scholarships for deserving pupils. The campaign was presented at a press conference in Ouagadougou.
The 6th support and mid-term review mission of the PRECEL project, which focuses on livestock resilience and competitiveness, opened on 28 September 2026 in Ouagadougou. It aims to assess results, difficulties and the adjustments needed through 2029.
The 5th meeting of ministers in charge of Industry and Trade and the private sector of the Alliance of Sahel States opened in Bamako on 28 September 2026 under the chairmanship of Mali's Prime Minister. Discussions aim to boost intra-AES trade and accelerate the creation of a free trade zone.
Burkina Faso's foreign minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, delivered a statement on behalf of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) at the 81st UN General Assembly. It denounces terrorism, criticises double standards, and announces the AES states' withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
WFP Country Director Dr Aliou Diongue says the agency is buying 6,000 tonnes of food to support local producers in Burkina Faso. After meeting Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, he presented WFP's draft strategic plan, due for board approval in November.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo received Dr Aliou Diongue, the new WFP Representative and Country Director in Burkina Faso. Discussions focused on WFP's strategic plan and on increasing local purchases from Burkinabè producers.
Spanish airline Swiftair was fined 225,000 euros by a Paris criminal court for involuntary manslaughter over the July 2014 Air Algérie flight AH5017 crash in northern Mali, which killed 116 people. Swiftair regretted the ruling.
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), supported by partners, say they neutralised at least 50 terrorists, including commanders, in an operation on 26 September about 45 km northeast of Abeibara in the Kidal region. The General Staff of the Armed Forces announced the provisional toll.
In a press interview in Ouagadougou, Captain Ibrahim Traoré announced that the death penalty would now apply to spies, both foreign and domestic. He also said Burkina Faso will not restore diplomatic relations with France anytime soon.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the Gold Refinery of Burkina Faso (RAFFINOR-BF) in Ouagadougou. The plant, funded with over 11 billion CFA francs from state resources, will refine gold locally, with a planned capacity of 164 tonnes per year in the first phase.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated RAFFINOR-BF, Burkina Faso's first gold refinery, in Ouagadougou. With a capacity of 400 kg per day, it cost 11 billion FCFA and aims to refine gold locally and retain more added value in the country.
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Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 28 September 2026.
