A 14-year-old Burkinabè creator, Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", an artificial intelligence. The article presents his career as a technology creator in Burkina Faso.
Nation Media Group (NMG) is being urged to strengthen women's presence in its editorial leadership after a series of largely male appointments in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The group acknowledges a shortfall in female representation at this level.
At the 4th National School Sports Games in Bobo-Dioulasso, the Guiriko region wins the 100 m finals for both girls and boys. Zalissa Zongo and Ibrahim Sawadogo finish first with times of 11.92 and 10.91 seconds.
Coach Amir Abdou has named 25 players for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). Burkina Faso play Benin in Ouagadougou on 25 September 2026, then the Central African Republic in Casablanca on 28 September.
According to an analysis backed by Gavi, new tuberculosis vaccines, expected from 2029, could prevent up to 7.3 million deaths between 2030 and 2050 in low- and middle-income countries. The figure is based on modelling.
The National Police is actively searching for Tighré Jean Pingwendé, suspected of theft, kidnapping, murder, criminal conspiracy and major banditry in Bobo-Dioulasso. He was reportedly located in Ouagadougou, and the police urge the public to report any information.
Seven armed groups in Ethiopia have announced an alliance aimed at overthrowing the federal government of Abiy Ahmed, reviving fears of a renewed conflict in Tigray. Prime Minister Abiy accuses the TPLF of having moved closer to several of these groups and to Eritrea.
Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré received the winners of the "HAKILI Mousso" female scientific talent competition at Koulouba and gave them a master class on the importance of science disciplines. He encouraged the young women to aim for engineering careers.
President Ibrahim Traoré received the winners of the "HAKILI Mousso" competition for female scientific talent at Koulouba, in a one-hour session where he advised them on scientific fields.
The National Gendarmerie announces the arrest of Pierre Zida, alias "Le Maire", about 25 years old, who was sought for alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl. He is being held by the competent services for the investigation.
Congolese cyclist Miguel Mumbere Masaïsaï, 23, died in a road accident in Congo-Brazzaville while continuing a bike journey for peace. His friends and the cycling community have paid tribute, and one friend says he will continue the trip to Rabat.
In Banfora, a man in his twenties was arrested on September 10 after trying to steal a sheep in broad daylight. The text denounces, in editorial form, a lack of integrity in the city.
Burkinabè Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré received Spanish Ambassador Antonio Guillén Hidalgo at the end of his posting after nearly three years in Burkina Faso. Both sides praised the quality of bilateral relations, including cooperation on migration and security.
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced on 19 September 2026 that she is withdrawing her candidacy for UN Secretary-General, after losing support in Security Council straw polls. She says her bid revived the debate on female and Latin American representation.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the award ceremony in Ouagadougou for the first edition of the Hakili Mousso national competition, which rewards female baccalaureate graduates in mathematics, physics and chemistry. The contest aims to encourage young women in science.
On 18 September 2026, the Bobo-Dioulasso court of first instance relinquished the case involving SITRAF and its managers, including former minister Lionel Bilgo, to the ECOFI economic and financial unit. The decision, linked to added money-laundering charges, keeps the defendants in detention.
Three suspects were arrested in Abomey-Calavi, Benin, over alleged motorcycle theft and receiving. Police seized burglary tools and five motorcycles with filed-off frame numbers, and the investigation is ongoing.
Five women-led companies each received 113,500 cedis, 567,500 cedis in total, at the end of the sixth cohort of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator, run by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre.
On the occasion of Mali’s 66th independence anniversary, the text highlights the transitional authorities’ pledge, led by General Assimi Goïta, to rebuild the state around Mali Kura and fight terrorism. It also mentions homage to Modibo Keita and references to the AES.
Miguel Masaisai, 23, died in a road accident at the DRC-Cameroon border while attempting to cycle to Rabat across 15 countries to promote peace. From Goma, he was followed on social media.
