In Dori, the Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment visited an eight-hectare field run by ten young agricultural entrepreneurs supported by the IPP3A. He observed okra, bean and sesame crops and heard their concerns.
A few days before the RPP Night, scheduled for 30 September 2026 in Ouagadougou, the organising committee calls on participants to be vigilant and to follow safety instructions. The event marks the fourth anniversary of the Popular Progressive Revolution.
The NASA team won the 3rd edition of the Moov Holidays Foot U17 tournament, organised by Moov Africa Burkina, with the final held on 26 September 2026 in Saaba. The winner received 1,000,000 CFA francs, a trophy and medals.
The regional trade directorate DRICA-Nakambé carried out an inspection at several shops in Béguédo. Large quantities of fraudulent products were seized and some premises were sealed for breaching regulations.
Wakat Séra publishes the results of the Sunday 27 September 2026 draw of Burkina Faso's national lottery (LONAB). The text contains only the homepage navigation and title, with no details of the numbers drawn.
The Nigerien government has decided to control the physical transport of funds across the national territory. Beyond banking thresholds, prior declaration is required, and seized funds may be returned if their origin is justified.
At the Ouagadougou International Tourism and Hospitality Fair (SITHO 2026), food vendors and craftspeople report lower-than-expected attendance at the start of the fair, which they partly attribute to the approaching school year.
Eight doctors, seven Burkinabè and one Nigerien, received their infectious disease specialist diplomas after training entirely in Burkina Faso. The graduation ceremony for this first cohort was held on 26 September in Bobo-Dioulasso.
The Burkina Faso Islamic Cultural Centre (CCIB) launched the "Days of Islamic-inspired traditional sounds" in Ouagadougou, aimed mainly at young people, to promote cultural heritage as a tool for peace and social cohesion. Religious leaders, researchers and artists are taking part.
On 24 September 2026, police from the 13th district of Cotonou rescued two suspects in a motorcycle theft from a angry crowd. The two men, placed in police custody after medical care, and the motorbikes were impounded.
Mali's armed forces (FAMa), supported by partners, struck a terrorist entrenchment area northwest of Kidal and a meeting site 60 km northwest of Léré on 25 September 2026. Surveillance operations are continuing to assess the results.
The Council of Ministers on 24 September 2026 reviewed a bill revising the 1994 Public Health Code in Burkina Faso. It introduces provisions such as digital health, telemedicine, palliative care and a health reserve corps. The bill is to be sent to the legislative assembly.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Burkina Faso and Indonesia signed a framework cooperation agreement and a visa-exemption memorandum for official passport holders. The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso and the Bahamas also agreed to strengthen their ties.
Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré met UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. He called for greater attention to UN field agencies and a change in how Burkina Faso and the AES are portrayed.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 27 September 2026.
Kpélé won the final of the 4th edition of the Malba Resilience Championship, played on 26 September 2026, beating Binséo on penalties after a goalless draw. The competition, launched in June, featured eleven teams from the commune's villages.
At the UN General Assembly in New York, Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine accuses France, with Ukraine's support, of waging a recolonisation campaign in the Sahel, which he says is driven by the region's resources. France has consistently rejected these accusations.
At the 2026 International Tourism and Hospitality Fair in Ouagadougou (SITHO), Mme Maïga presents Malian incense to visitors, sold at 5,000 FCFA per small bottle. Her stand highlights Malian products and craftsmanship.
The 22nd edition of the "Jeunesse Unie de Pouytenga" Maracana Tournament ended with Kagambèga FC winning the final against Nonsraaga on penalties after a goalless draw. The Minister of Security, the tournament's patron, praised the social cohesion it fosters.
The organising committee of the "Night of the Progressive Popular Revolution" held a press conference in Ouagadougou to outline preparations for the event on 30 September, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. It is meant to pay tribute to the defence and security forces and the VDP and to celebrate the…
