This opinion column distinguishes green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity, from natural hydrogen found underground. It examines the stakes for the AES region and suggests options for Burkina Faso, including pilot projects and a preliminary mapping.
Niger now requires a prior declaration for physical cash transport exceeding banking regulation thresholds. Announced on 22 September 2026, the measure aims to fight terrorist financing, according to a government statement from the Secretariat General of the Government.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 24 September 2026.
On September 23, 2026, the National Coordination for Fraud Control (CNLF) seized more than 10,000 blister packs of counterfeit medicines (SOCOMOL and ARTHEMETER) in Ouagadougou, valued at over 20 million FCFA. The driver fled.
In Burkina Faso, the Zorgho central police station dismantled a network of fake driving licences, whose documents were made in a neighbouring country from data sent via WhatsApp. The investigation began after a holder of a fake licence was arrested during a routine check.
The first ordinary session of 2026 of the Strategic Guidance Council of the National Arms Control Commission (CNCA) was held in Ouagadougou under the chairmanship of Minister Célestin Simporé. It aims to combat the circulation of illicit weapons, including by revising the texts governing the CNCA.
Burkina Faso's national police announce the dismantling of a network forging driving licences, after an arrest during Operation WIBGA 3 in Zorgho. The fake licences were sold for 200,000 FCFA per application.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger aim to strengthen tourism cooperation and promote a shared identity. The first AES Tourism Stakeholders Forum, held in Ouagadougou on 23 September 2026 alongside SITHO, addressed financing for major tourism projects.
At a ceremony presided over by Ahmadé Nour GUENDA, director general of the FBDES "Tõogo", Idrissa KOIBA was appointed head of the fund's regional branch in Goulmou, in Fada N'Gourma. The handover marks the official takeover of the assets and liabilities of the merged former funds.
President Captain Ibrahim Traoré chairs the Council of Ministers on Thursday 24 September 2026. Government members are due to examine several files and make important decisions within the framework of the Popular Progressive Revolution.
Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey reaffirms Togo's support for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, members of the AES. He argues that sanctions and isolation have not solved their security difficulties and calls for dialogue.
Students from Peleforo Gon Coulibaly University in Korhogo won the third edition of the Student-Entrepreneur Prize with "Impact Green", a project making eco-friendly shopping bags from rice straw and mango peel. They receive a grant of 32 million FCFA.
Tigrayan forces have seized Alula Aba Nega airport in Mekele, capital of Tigray, on 23 September 2026. Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to several airports in the region amid renewed tensions with the federal government.
The Burkinabè Ministry of Agriculture has published the list of pre-selected promoters for the "Zero empty poultry house" operation, based on online applications. They will undergo farm inspections before the final list of beneficiaries is announced.
Health Minister Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou visited newly recruited health workers taking part in a patriotic immersion programme in Loumbila. The second wave (17–27 September 2026) brings together more than 900 participants, and the programme includes a daycare centre for the children of…
Burkina Faso's lawmakers adopted a supplementary finance law for the 2026 state budget on 23 September 2026. Economy Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo cited 301 billion CFA francs in additional revenue and budget savings above 900 billion CFA francs.
Jonathan Santos, a blind Brazilian software engineer, developed Visionauta, an AI app that helps blind and visually impaired people describe their surroundings, read, move around and carry out everyday tasks. It is available on iPhone and Android in 16 languages, including French.
Ouagadougou hosts the 16th edition of the International Tourism and Hospitality Fair (SITHO) from 22 to 27 September 2026, themed on financing structuring projects. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the opening, stressing the need to mobilise resources for the sector.
On the eve of Burkina Faso vs Benin, a first-matchday AFCON 2027 qualifier, coaches and players from both sides voiced their ambitions at pre-match press conferences. The match takes place at the Stade du 4-Août.
Editorial praising football star Sadio Mané's 11.7 billion FCFA investment in a large agricultural project, presented as a model of African economic sovereignty. It also cites his past projects: a high school, a hospital and a football pitch.
