In an interview with the national television, Captain Ibrahim Traoré says the "black winter" is beginning and that attacks in the AES space will not subside. He also calls for faster integration of the Alliance, including free movement of citizens.
Burkina Faso will hold the second phase of the 3rd edition of its National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation from 2 to 16 October 2026, under the theme "Produce Burkinabè, consume Burkinabè!". The programme includes a government exhibition on the achievements of the Revolution…
In an interview on September 27, Burkina Faso's head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said that being a head of state means accepting sacrifice, even the "ultimate sacrifice", when facing "imperialists".
At a press meeting on 27 September 2026, Head of State Captain Ibrahim Traoré said the Burkinabè army is now a "battle-hardened army" with dozens of battalions that can be mobilised quickly.
Niger now holds 40% of the Madaouela uranium project alongside Australian group Atomic Eagle, which keeps 60%, after a new mining agreement was signed. The project is expected to enter construction in about two years.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the National Gold Refinery of Burkina Faso (RAFFINOR-BF), the country's first gold refining plant, presented as a step toward economic independence. The investment exceeds 11 billion FCFA, funded by the state via SONASP and the private sector.
At the UN General Assembly in New York, Burkina Faso delivered a statement on behalf of the AES Confederation. It covers sovereignty, the fight against terrorism, UN reform, human rights, regional integration and the country's progress.
Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré delivered a statement at the UN's 81st General Assembly on behalf of the Confederation of Sahel States. It condemns terrorism and alleged state backing for it, and defends sovereignty and a human rights approach it deems non-selective.
President of the Faso Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated RAFFINOR-BF, Burkina Faso's first gold refinery, an investment of over 11 billion FCFA. It is expected to reach a capacity of 515 tonnes of gold per year.
Sidya Touré, a former Guinean prime minister and opposition figure, died in Paris on 25 September 2026 after a long exile. The article questions whether his body will be returned to Guinea and the fate of exiled opponents.
Sidya Touré, former Guinean prime minister and president of the UFR, died in Paris on 25 September 2026. The article highlights his career as a technocrat and his role alongside Cellou Dalein Diallo in the opposition.
Sidya Touré, former Guinean prime minister and founder of the UFR, died in Paris on 25 September at the age of 81. The article looks back on his political career, his electoral defeats, his forced exile and the question of whether he will be buried in Guinea or Côte d’Ivoire.
The National Police has dismantled a network producing fake driving licences in Zorgho. The text welcomes the operation against the forgers.
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Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 27 September 2026.
The Union of Shea Producer Cooperatives of Houet (UCPPK-H) and RAPF/SG held a training session in Bobo-Dioulasso on supporting women victims of gender-based violence, aimed at focal points from shea cooperatives in the region. A twelve-month pilot community process is planned.
Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism Pingdwindé Gilbert Ouédraogo marks World Tourism Day 2026, themed on digital agenda and artificial intelligence. He presents Burkina Faso's 2025 tourism figures and calls for digital tools to drive tourism development.
The Forest Fighters Unit based in Zamo seized mercury, detonators, dynamite and other dangerous products in the Kalio classified forest on 23 September 2026, valued at an estimated 4,363,500 FCFA.
The final of the 3rd edition of the Moov Holidays Foot tournament, reserved for U17 teams from Grand Ouaga, was played on 26 September 2026 in Saaba. NASA beat CSK 2-0 and wins the trophy.
As a guest on the program "We Will Prevail," Prof. Maxime Drabo calls for scientific research to be better aligned with Burkina Faso's needs in order to reduce dependence on imported medicines and strengthen health sovereignty. He also calls for better-equipped laboratories and for research…
At SITHO 2026 in Ouagadougou, travel agencies present their services and destinations. They connect travellers with destinations and tourism services, notably through advice and trip organisation.
