The Nigerian NDLEA announced drug seizures worth over 3.4 billion naira, including more than 1.3 million tramadol and other opioid tablets and several tonnes of cannabis, along with the arrest of several suspects, including a fake policeman.
In September 2026, the Cis15 fire and rescue company in Gaoua, Djôrô region, received a donation of two ambulances, one Aloba motorcycle and two computers. The official handover took place on 18 September 2026 in the presence of the region's governor.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel OUÉDRAOGO presided over the awards ceremony for the winners of the "HAKILI Mousso" science competition, which promotes female scientific excellence. The top candidates in mathematics, physics and chemistry were rewarded.
The 2026 edition of the CEMGA military football cup opened in Ouaga 2000 under the chairmanship of the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces. Running from 18 to 24 September, it brings together the FDS and VDP to promote cohesion and solidarity.
Orange Burkina launched a new version of its Max it app in Ouagadougou, adding instant messaging, new TV channels and children's game cards. The app remains free and does not use the customer's mobile data.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the opening ceremony of the War College of the IEMS-TA in Ouagadougou. Its first intake of about ten Burkinabè officers will train in planning, command and strategic analysis.
Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy for UN Secretary-General after a third straw poll in the Security Council drew little support. Macky Sall also lost ground, with five encouraging votes and nine discouraging ones.
SA2IF provides an update on the councils of ministers of several UEMOA countries. The summary details decisions taken in Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire on administration, health, energy, culture and the environment.
Thierry Millogo, founder of Mercury Librairie and Mercury Éditions, reflects on his path and the challenges facing the book sector in Burkina Faso. He says non-reading and the growing weight of digital tools are holding the industry back.
Endeavour Mining says its Houndé and Mana mines paid $97.9 million in taxes in the first half of 2026, or about CFAF 57 billion. The group also details production, costs and planned investments at the two sites in Burkina Faso.
According to Burkina Faso’s 2025 customs yearbook, imported motorcycles mainly came from Vietnam (60.6%) and China (38.4%). The article also details other imports, including hydrocarbons, electrical machinery, medicines and rice.
Since taking power, Ibrahim Traoré has inaugurated ten industrial units in Burkina Faso, with a total of about 132 billion CFA francs announced. They include textile, tomato, flour, cement, detergents, drinks, cashew and maize processing facilities.
In Beijing, 23 Burkinabe media professionals took part in a seminar on changes in the sector and in BIRTV2026, focused on AI, ultra-high definition and virtual production. They say they want to draw inspiration from the Chinese model.
In Burkina Faso, 4,751,269 children aged 3 to 59 months were treated during the second round of the 2026 seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign, according to the Health Ministry. The operation covered all 70 health districts and reported no serious adverse effects.
The 2025-2026 Fasofoot season ended with RAHIMO FC winning the league and Vitesse FC lifting the Coupe du Faso. Gate receipts fell to 24.089 million CFA francs, down from more than 41 million the previous season.
Burkina Faso plans to create a National Statistical Innovation Observatory to produce more frequent and more detailed data. The National Statistics Council session also reviewed 2025 results and announced several surveys and censuses for 2027.
At the awards evening of the 8th SAMAO, held with the 1st SEMH-AES, eighteen sponsors were honoured, including IAMGOLD Essakane, which won four awards, among them the Gold Sponsor prize and the first prize for excellence in women's leadership.
The 8th SAMAO, held together with the 1st SEMH-AES, closed on 18 September 2026 with an evening honouring partners (trophies and Bronze, Gold, Diamond and Official Sponsor ranks). Burkinabè officials praised the event's success and national expertise.
At the SAMAO 2026 mining week, a panel of experts from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger reviewed local content in the AES mining sector. Speakers also set common priorities, including harmonised regulations and a shared register of subcontractors.
Mali has inaugurated the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CIAR-Mali) in Kati Sirakoro Niaré, financed from the national budget for 3.3 billion CFA francs. The centre aims at applied research, incubation of young companies and training of talent.
