The National Coordination for the Fight against Fraud (CNLF) seized over 10,000 blister packs of fraudulent SOCOMOL and ARTHEMETER medicines, valued at over 20 million CFA francs. The seizure followed a tip from an informant, and the driver fled.
Finance Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo met with banks and microfinance institutions to mobilise national savings for the RELANCE Plan 2026-2030. By 2030, the plan aims to raise the banking rate from 37% to 47%.
The "Humour et rire" group held the first edition of the "Parenté à plaisanterie" gathering in Ouagadougou, dedicated to this Burkinabè social tradition. The Minister of Culture was represented at the event.
From 1 October, wearing a helmet will be mandatory for two-wheeler riders in Burkina Faso. In Ouagadougou, the Brigade Laabal warns against carrying the helmet in hand and says penalties will be doubled, while also targeting helmet sellers who inflate prices and car parks that charge for helmet…
Coach Amir Abdou is expected to field a cautious line-up for the Etalons' first CAN 2027 qualifier against Benin on 25 September at the Stade du 4-Août. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 local time.
Agriculture minister Ismaël Sombié visited a rice-growing lowland of over 20 hectares in Kouliniéré (Bam province) on 22 September 2026, worked by a community with support from the defence and security forces. He pledged to seek solutions for water control.
The Burkina Faso national team held a training session at the 4-Août stadium in Ouagadougou, two days before its CAN 2027 qualifier against Benin. Coach Amir Abdou stressed defensive and attacking work, and captain Hervé Koffi called on veterans to welcome new players.
The national anti-fraud coordination body (CNLF) seized smuggled pharmaceutical products, including SOCOMOL and Artheméther, worth over 32 million FCFA in Ouagadougou. The products will be destroyed and the suspected perpetrators handed over to justice.
The BRVM official listing bulletin of September 23, 2026 is made available with several attached documents, including notices of interest payments and partial principal repayments, a BOA Mali activity report, a dividend payment schedule, and UCITS net asset values.
The 15th annual conference of the Directorate General of Taxes ended in Ouagadougou with three resolutions, including the gradual integration of artificial intelligence and a review of the institution's organisation. The Minister of Economy stressed a modern but human tax administration.
FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence tool, was created by Chérif Kounta, who is 14 and founder of Alpha IA. The article presents the young tech creator and his AI project.
In Burkina Faso, an interministerial committee gave a favourable opinion on 12 projects to build headquarters for major companies at its second session, held on 17 September 2026. The committee refused any exemption from the regulatory standards.
In South Sudan, President Salva Kiir dismissed vice-presidents, ministers and local administrators and dissolved the national and regional assemblies by decree. The move follows changes to the electoral law, while most conditions of the 2018 peace agreement remain largely unimplemented.
At the 81st UN General Assembly, Burkina Faso's foreign minister called for sovereign development, reform of the international financial architecture and fairer taxation, marking the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development.
On 23 September 2026, the National Coordination for the Fight against Fraud (CNLF) seized counterfeit pharmaceutical products (SOCOMOL and ARTHEMETER) estimated at more than 20 million FCFA. The vehicle's driver fled the scene.
During a zone patrol on 22 September 2026 in Oronkua, UCEF Djikologo patrol agents seized 500 kg of fraudulent tablets intended for the black market and arrested a suspect. The suspect was referred to the prosecutor of the Diébougou High Court.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, foreign ministers of the AES discussed the Sahel situation and cooperation with their Swiss, German and Italian counterparts. The AES ministers denounced some European states' support for terrorist groups.
The Ethiopian army says it killed 272 Tigrayan rebels in the Amhara region as clashes with the Tigray People's Liberation Front intensify, including near Weldiya, one of the few routes to Addis Ababa.
The regional police directorate of Nakambé says it dismantled several smuggling networks during patrols and checkpoint operations (WIBGA 2 and 3) and seized goods worth about 82 million FCFA.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UEMOA held a seminar to train stakeholders on the new "Dispo Alerte UEMOA" platform, used to report obstacles to the free movement of people and goods and to issue product certification documents. Participants included health professional bodies, road transport…
