Nigerien engineer Mamane Kabirou OUSSEINI, founder of Likita Care, is one of four finalists for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026. His medical monitoring platform will be presented at the final scheduled for 28 October in Johannesburg.
The National Social Security Fund (CNSS) announces that from November 2026 it will collect the contribution funding the Universal Health Insurance Scheme (RAMU), according to a statement released on 28 September 2026.
President Ibrahim Traoré announces a new Constitution to "completely reorganise" Burkina Faso's political system. He calls for an end to partisan politicking and criticises the permanent majority-opposition divide.
The Central Brigade for Combating Cybercrime (BCLCC) warns of fake online sales of school kits on Facebook and WhatsApp ahead of the school year. It urges parents to be vigilant and not to pay deposits to unknown sellers.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated RAFFINOR-BF in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's first gold refinery, located in Ouaga 2000 at a cost of over 11 billion CFA francs. It is designed to refine gold to 99.99% purity before international sale.
During a major interview broadcast on national television, President Ibrahim Traoré warned that certain products could be imported exclusively by the State if unscrupulous traders keep driving up prices. He also cited a 75 CFA franc rise per litre in diesel prices.
A legal column examines the role of African Union institutions, including the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, in protecting children from artificial intelligence risks. The author calls for more…
The 31st edition of the grand draw of the Tranche Commune Entente (TCE) will be held in Niamey, Niger, from 22 to 29 November 2026.
The Malian Armed Forces, supported by their partners, announced that at least 50 terrorists, including leaders, were neutralised in strikes on 26 September 2026, 45 km northeast of Abeibara in the Kidal region. The toll is provisional.
In Accra, African leaders, the African Union and the Mastercard Foundation discussed transforming higher education. The first AHEFT Prize ceremony honoured five institutions, including 2iE from Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso adopted a new land law (RAF) in October 2025 that vests ownership of national land in the State and bans changing the status of administrative reserves. The Directorate General of Territorial Development is holding regional workshops to explain the law, starting in Tenkodogo.
In a press exchange on the national television, Captain Ibrahim Traoré called for international relations based on mutual respect and sovereignty. He acknowledged tensions with the European Union and defended the AES's withdrawal from the ICC.
Ahead of the second CAN 2027 qualifier, Fasozine presents the probable line-ups of the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso. Both teams must cope with several significant absences.
The Central African Republic face Burkina Faso on 28 September 2026 in Casablanca, in matchday 2 of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Both teams, still without a win after their first matches, are looking to get back on track; the article covers broadcasters, head-to-head record and a prediction.
From 23 to 25 September 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a state visit to the United States. Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed journalists accompanying the delegation on the trip.
In an interview on national television, Burkina Faso's head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, reaffirms the state's goal of strengthening its control over mining and energy. He cites APEC, active in extractives, and the nearly completed Bielméra mine.
Xi Jinping made a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of Donald Trump. The two leaders agreed to build constructive strategic stability relations based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.
In an interview broadcast on national television, Captain Ibrahim Traoré says several areas lost to armed groups have been retaken and security has improved on main roads since 2022. He acknowledges that part of the territory still resists.
President of Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré defends the state's takeover of strategic sectors, saying the Burkinabè economy is improving thanks to better governance and the fight against fraud. He cites companies taken over by the state.
Tidiane Barry, CEO of the Essakane mine (IAMGOLD), urged trainers and consultants in Ouagadougou to focus on originality, integrity and trust to seize mining sector opportunities. He spoke at an after-work event organised by FORA-BF.
