Former RTB journalist Mariam Vanessa Touré signed her first book, "Hummm… Et la vie continue!", in Ouagadougou. Published by Éditions Mercury, the work gathers about sixty columns on illness, rebuilding and resilience.
The municipal police of Bobo-Dioulasso arrested about ten pupils and students during an operation against the consumption of shisha and strong alcoholic drinks, according to a police statement.
EducommuniK, with the Central Brigade for Fighting Cybercrime and German financial support, launched the African Forum on Media and Information Literacy (FA-EMI) in Ouagadougou. Running until 30 October, it brings together West African and Sahel delegations to tackle disinformation and hate speech.
At the opening of the third Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow, Vladimir Putin called for deeper economic cooperation with Africa and better African representation in the IMF and World Bank. He also criticised African debt burdens.
At the opening of the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin argued for a multipolar world and greater African representation at the IMF and World Bank Group. Moscow also reaffirmed its intention to expand trade with the continent, including grain and fertiliser supplies.
On the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow, the BCID-AES and Russian company VEB.RF signed a memorandum of understanding to boost investment. The Burkinabè Prime Minister, representing the AES, called for projects to be carried out quickly.
Sudanese content creator Kawthar Abdullah Ahmed, known as Mama Koki, discusses in an interview with FasoAmazone.net her childhood in Omdurman, her social media journey, and her message to women on self-esteem and speaking out.
Tunisian independent journalist Zied el-Heni, already jailed, has been sentenced to four more years in prison on terrorism-related charges. He had requested verification of leaked audio recordings attributed to Mondher Lounissi, who was sentenced to nine years in the same case.
In Moscow, the Burkinabè Prime Minister called for the rapid implementation of the memorandum of understanding between the BCID-AES and the Russian public bank VEB.RF, and proposed signing a first project within twelve months. Priority sectors cited include energy, agriculture and infrastructure.
The special communal delegation of Bagassi (Balé province) held an extraordinary session on the 2027 budget guidelines, revenue mobilisation and several resolutions, including renting a room at the vocational training centre.
In Gourcy, the provincial police director of Zondoma, Salif Yerbanga, praised the Forces vives for their role in fighting insecurity, at a public conference on the RPP Manifesto. He also urged young people to give up alcohol.
High Commissioner of Ganzourgou Province, Aminata Sorgho/Gouba, chaired an information meeting in Zorgho on the Sovereignty League, a new national football competition with 20 regional teams. Discussions covered team formation, staff recruitment and player selection.
Burkina Faso's ARCEP signed three bilateral roaming agreements in Ouagadougou with the regulators of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal. The effective pricing terms have not yet been made public.
At the women's craft training centre in Dédougou, the lack of a crèche forces some young mothers to leave their children with relatives or keep them in class. The director mentions a planned crèche, held back by lack of funds and space.
The United States has sanctioned Rwanda's defence ministry, accused of helping the M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. It also targeted Zigama Credit and Savings Society, considered key to this support.
The CNLS-IST held its 23rd ordinary session, chaired by the Director of Cabinet of the Presidency on behalf of the Head of State. It validated the 2026-2030 National HIV/AIDS and STI Strategic Plan, estimated at 138.12 billion CFA francs, which aims to end AIDS as a public health problem in…
Libya's Government of National Stability, which controls the east of the country, has barred citizens of Iran and Afghanistan from entering its territory. No reason was given; the interior ministry is to deport Iranians and Afghans without valid residency permits.
The Council of Ministers on 22 October 2026 adopted a decree framing online issuance of civil registry documents, with systematic registration, electronic archiving and interoperability of systems. No implementation timeline was specified.
Publication of the BRVM Official Bulletin of the Stock Exchange dated 28 October 2026, including notices on interest payments and partial principal repayments on bonds, Q3 2026 activity reports from five listed companies, a dividend payment schedule and net asset values of UCITS funds as at 27…
Opinion piece by Prof. Yoro Diallo, Orchid Awards jury member, presenting the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by Xi Jinping in 2023. It argues that cultural diversity is an asset and intercultural dialogue a lever for cooperation.
