Algerian Minister of Hydrocarbons Mohamed Arkab is on a two-day visit to Niger to review energy cooperation. Topics include the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline (TSGP), maintenance of the Zinder refinery and oil exploration, notably in the Kafra block.
Mali's transitional president, Assimi Goïta, inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre of Mali (CIAR-Mali) in Kati. Funded from the national budget and built by Malian companies, the centre aims to provide training, research and locally adapted technology solutions.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 21 September 2026.
Ethiopian conjoined twins Hiyab and Wuhbto, joined at the skull, were separated during a surgery of about 25 hours carried out in the United States. They can now see each other face to face.
In Cameroon, four journalists were arrested and later released after being accused of stealing the Minister of Economy and Finance’s glasses. The case has angered the profession, which denounces an attack on its honor.
At the 81st UN session in New York, the article questions the reform of the organization and Africa’s limited role, seen as insufficient. It also mentions Macky Sall’s candidacy for UN secretary-general and Africa’s demand for permanent seats on the Security Council.
The Integrated Support Programme for Industrial Companies, with a total budget of 34.106 billion FCFA, was launched in Gaoua. It aims to support 100 industrial companies across the 17 regions by 2028, led by the CCI-BF.
The text provided is only a navigation page and an advertisement for a website creation package (150,000 CFA). It contains no information about the national contest for detecting women's scientific talent announced in the title.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 21 September 2026.
President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traoré received the winners of the "HAKILI Mousso" female scientific talent competition and top science teachers in audience. He gave them a master class on the importance of science for development.
As part of its 15th Five-Year Plan, China is pursuing its green transition. A CGTN French interview with Arvea Marieni (WGDO, BEAM CUBE) covers China's progress and points of convergence with the European Union.
Journalists from the first promotion called to patriotic immersion at the Police Academy held a blood donation drive at the National Blood Transfusion Centre in Ouagadougou on 21 September 2026. The initiative aims to help sick people and war wounded.
Ali Bongo reacts to the so-called illicit assets case involving the Bongo family and disputes the wording used by the Gabonese state, which has been a civil party since 2023. The text also mentions sums demanded by Gabon's Court of Accounts and criticizes the former regime's governance.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 21 September 2026.
Congolese cyclist Miguel Mumbere Masaïsaï died in a road accident in Congo-Brazzaville on the 75th day of his cycling journey for peace. Friends said they would continue his trip to Rabat.
The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, received the laureates of the "HAKILI Mousso" contest in Ouagadougou and encouraged them to pursue careers in science and technology. He stressed disciplines considered priorities for the country's development.
Prof. Michel Akotionga, a Burkinabè gynaecologist-obstetrician and pioneer in the fight against female genital cutting, died on 21 September 2026. The SOGOB, of which he was a former president, praised his commitment to women's dignity.
944 health workers recruited by the Ministry of Health began their patriotic immersion on 18 September 2026 at the INFPE in Loumbila. They form the second wave of 1,888 recruits under the Presidential Health Initiative, who will staff the community medical centres.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of Donald Trump, according to China's foreign ministry. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations and global peace.
Bafudji FC of Gaoua drew at home with VASCO of Ouahigouya in the second matchday of Ligue 3. The club remains unbeaten after two rounds but has yet to win this season.
