Prof. Jean-François Silas Kobiané, former president of Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, has been appointed Senior Regional Adviser for Africa at the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), based in Dakar. The university's presidency has welcomed the appointment.
Burkina Faso, represented by Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, is advocating for a fairer and more equitable multilateralism at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The country is scheduled to speak from the rostrum on 28 September 2026.
The Burkinabè platform VIGIS centralises public tenders, sends WhatsApp alerts and offers AI assistance to help SMEs identify and prepare their bids. It also publishes a public procurement barometer.
Prof. Yoro Diallo, an international jury member, reports on the third edition of the 2026 Orchid Award, created in 2022 by China's CICG to honour those who promote cultural exchange between China and the world. He also describes his cultural trip to Xi'an and Hanzhong.
Uganda has immediately suspended all its military and defence cooperation with Turkey until unresolved issues between the two countries are settled. The army has not specified these disputes and does not directly cite the case of blogger Fred Lumbuye.
At the Kalgondin market in Ouagadougou, a Libreinfo.net report shows that 2,000 FCFA still buys a few items, but rising prices force shoppers and sellers to cut quantities of meat, fish and condiments.
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional government formed under the 2018 peace agreement, three months before general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. An interim administration is to ensure state continuity until the vote.
Death notice for Kadidia Déborah Diallo Marquis, known as "Kadi Jolie", who died suddenly on 12 September 2026. Her family announces a memorial ceremony on 25 September 2026 in Wezembeek-Oppem, followed by burial.
The 16th edition of the Ouagadougou International Tourism and Hospitality Fair (SITHO) opened on 22 September 2026 at the SIAO exhibition park, under the theme of financing major projects. Mali and Niger are special guest countries.
Xiaomi unveils the REDMI Note 17 Series, the latest generation of its best-selling smartphone line, featuring large batteries, durability certifications and prices from 138,000 to 285,000 FCFA depending on the model.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang gave a speech at the opening of the WorldSkills 2026 Conference in Shanghai. He stressed investing in skills, vocational training and international cooperation, including through the Belt and Road Initiative.
Agriculture Minister Ismaël Sombié visited the resettled village of Forgui (Boussouma commune) on 21 September 2026. Producers farm 30 hectares of lowlands mainly for rice, using supplementary irrigation, and the minister announced a borehole to support the scheme.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Emmanuel Ouédraogo opened the Ouagadougou International Tourism and Hospitality Fair (SITHO) at the SIAO esplanade, under the theme of financing structuring projects. The edition runs from 22 to 27 September 2026, with Mali and Niger as special guest countries.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré defends local assembly of armoured vehicles in Burkina Faso, arguing that integrating components from foreign suppliers is the norm in the automotive and defence industries. He presents national engineering as the path to strategic autonomy.
The BRVM official listing bulletin for 22 September 2026 publishes notices on the first listing results for several Senegal government bond issues, as well as semiannual interest payments on TPBF securities. It also includes a dividend payment schedule and UCITS net asset values.
FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence, was created by 14-year-old Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA. The article presents the young developer and his technology project.
The Legislative Assembly adopted the 2026 supplementary finance law, which provides for CFAF 301 billion in additional revenue. These budget margins are meant to fund more investment, including roads, buildings, the Smart project and the Plan RELANCE.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the opening ceremony in Ouagadougou of the War College of the IEMS-TA, whose first intake has about ten Burkinabè officers. The head of state also handed over a dozen combat drones.
In South Sudan, President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional government, three months before elections scheduled for 22 December. An interim administration is to ensure state continuity until the vote.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo opened the 16th Ouagadougou International Tourism and Hospitality Fair (SITHO) on 22 September 2026, focused on financing tourism projects. Mali and Niger are special guest countries, and the fair runs until 27 September.
