In Ouagadougou, CENOZO brought together media professionals, regulators and civil society representatives from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to discuss disinformation in the AES area. The head of Burkina Faso's CSC stressed the risks to public trust in institutions and social cohesion.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for reforming the Security Council to ensure permanent African representation, calling its absence "unfair and indefensible." He repeated the call on X during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
An eight-months pregnant woman died after a stabbing attack at her home in the Baygon district of Agboville, Côte d'Ivoire, according to the AIP news agency. Her partner, identified by initials, is the subject of the investigation.
At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Burkinabè Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré met Frank Garcia Jr., US Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs. Both sides welcomed recent progress and pledged to strengthen cooperation, notably in security and the economy.
CENOZO is holding a regional conference in Ouagadougou on information integrity in the AES space, focusing on disinformation and hate speech. Participants from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger attend, sponsored by International Media Support.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched construction in Ouaga 2000 of a five-storey sports hotel at the COMET, the Etalons training centre. The project, costing over 25 billion FCFA, is due to be completed in 15 months.
The Mobile Economic Control and Fraud Repression Brigade (BMCRF) carried out a price control operation on motorcycles in several neighbourhoods of Ouagadougou. Irregularities were found among some traders, and sanctions will follow.
Lieutenant-Colonel Dorinta Mikailou, director of Forestry Engineering and Infrastructure, has been promoted to the rank of Colonel. The insignia ceremony took place on 21 September 2026 at the Directorate General of Water and Forests (DGEF).
Burkinabè singer Audrey Korsaga donated food and school supplies to ASVOVIG in Ouagadougou for widows, orphans and war victims of the Defence and Security Forces. The gift follows her song "Héros de la Nation".
Burkina Faso host Benin in Ouagadougou for the first matchday of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers (Group F), with kickoff at 19:00 at the Stade du 4-Août. The match is broadcast on Canal+ Sport 1.
Xiaomi unveils the REDMI Note 17 Series, whose Pro Max 5G, Pro and standard models feature large batteries, durability certifications and AI-based photo features. The series is presented as the latest generation of the manufacturer's best-selling range.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on 22 September 2026 in New York for Security Council reform to include permanent African representation, which he described as "unjust and unjustifiable" to lack. He noted that reform requires the support of at least 129 states, including the five…
Tourism Minister Pengdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo opened the AES Tourism Stakeholders Forum in Ouagadougou as part of SITHO 2026. Discussions focused on networking the tourism heritage of the three countries and on investment.
Agriculture Minister Ismaël SOMBIÉ visited the Boul-Poore agricultural site in Yabo (Mané commune) as part of monitoring the 2026-2027 agropastoral season. He observed that crops were in good condition, thanks to rainfall and the site's water infrastructure.
Burkina Faso is revising its 2026 budget upward: revenue rises from 3,431.5 to 3,728.5 billion FCFA and spending from 3,918.3 to 4,215.3 billion, thanks to strong revenue-agency performance. The overall budget balance remains set at -2.6% of GDP.
The Ministry of Mines reminds that any transfer of a mining title in Burkina Faso requires the prior approval of the minister in charge of mines, under Article 119 of the 2024 Mining Code. It warns that violators risk withdrawal of the title without compensation.
On the 66th anniversary of Mali's independence, Transition President Assimi Goïta highlights GDP growth (5.6% in 2025, 6.3% expected in 2026) and the growing role of the mining sector. He says 127.5 billion FCFA has already been mobilised through the FMDL and FRIEHT funds.
On the sidelines of SAMAO 2026, SONABEL CEO Souleymane Ouédraogo calls for an energy "revolution" and large state investments. He details SONABEL's profits, technical and commercial losses, and the difficulties of NIGELEC and EDMSA.
At SAMAO 2026, SONIDEP director general Ali Seibou Hassane set three conditions for resuming Niger's fuel deliveries to Burkina Faso and Mali: rehabilitating roads, securing transport corridors and signing a trade agreement.
Ouagadougou hosts the AES Tourism Stakeholders Forum on 23–24 September 2026, focused on building a joint tourist destination for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Participants are expected to propose ways to invest in the sector and create jobs.
