Women marched in South Africa and Cameroon to denounce gender-based violence and the rise in femicides. The demonstrators are calling for tougher action from authorities and a stronger judicial response.
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Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 20 September 2026.
After beating Côte d'Ivoire 1-0, Burkina Faso's Under-17 girls' team (Étalons cadettes) trained ahead of their UFOA-B U17 girls' tournament match against Nigeria's Golden Eaglets, scheduled for 21 September 2026 in Yamoussoukro.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces launched the CEMGA Military Ball Cup in Ouaga 2000. The competition, running from 18 to 24 September, brings together the FDS and VDP in six teams.
Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Madrid derby at the Metropolitano on 20 September 2026. Real, reduced to ten after Dean Huijsen's red card, conceded a penalty converted by Grimaldo and a second goal from Jonathan David; Rüdiger pulled one back in the 89th minute.
Protests against the cost of living, driven by rising fuel and energy prices, are reviving memories of the Yellow Vests in France, notably in Marseille. No structured national movement is yet identifiable, despite a call circulating on social media for 17 October.
On the sidelines of SAMAO and the first SEMH-AES, a gala match in Ouagadougou pitted the Ministry of Mines' team against mining industry players. The ministry won on penalties, with the aim of strengthening ties between the public and private mining sectors.
The National Gendarmerie announces the arrest of Pierre Zida, alias "Le Maire", about 25 years old, wanted for alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl. He is in the custody of the competent services for the investigation.
The winners of the first Hakili Mousso competition, open to female science baccalaureate holders, were honoured on 19 September 2026 in Ouagadougou. The top finalists received cash prizes, motorbikes, computers and scholarships, and their supervising teachers were also rewarded.
Aziz Compaoré, from the Kadiogo region, won the men's individual time trial at the 4th National Sports Relay Games (JNRES) in Bobo-Dioulasso, with a time of 9:53.67 over 6.6 km. His teammate Chérif Ouédraogo finished second.
The Malian Armed Forces, supported by their partners, are continuing Operation Dougoukoloko and struck enemy positions in Dioura, where two companies that held the garrison were evacuated. The army reports losses among its soldiers and says the search for fighters held hostage continues.
Joël Méda won the 2025-2026 national tennis championship, beating Namalyir Dabiré 2 sets to 0 (6-1, 6-0) in the final on 19 September 2026 in Ouagadougou. The president of the Burkinabè Tennis Federation praised the tournament's organisation and the higher prize money.
A Prime Minister's Office circular requires the term "camarade" in administrative exchanges. The text clarifies that it does not apply to pupils, who may continue to address their teachers as "Monsieur" or "Madame".
Malian customs seized 230 kg of cannabis at Sénou, near Bamako, on 17 September 2026, hidden under plastic waste in a truck. The driver and his apprentice fled. The goods are estimated at 312 million FCFA.
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Burkina Faso's national gendarmerie announces the arrest of Pierre Zida, alias "Le Maire", about 25 years old, who was wanted for alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih reaffirmed UNHCR's commitment to lasting solutions for internally displaced people in Burkina Faso during a visit to Ouagadougou. He met the head of the legislative assembly, Ousmane Bougouma, and called on the private sector to support government…
Burkina Faso coach Amir Abdou explains the absences of several Stallions players, including Cyriaque Irié, Bertrand Traoré, Sacha Bansé, Mohamed Zongo and Adamo Nagalo, ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
The National Museum of Burkina Faso hosted the "RUPTURE" exhibition on 18 September 2026, featuring four contemporary visual artists: Christophe Sawadogo, Siriki Ki, Nyaba Ouédraogo and Abou Traoré. The exhibition remains on view until 18 October 2026.
Burkina Faso will jointly commemorate the International Days of Peace and Tolerance from 21 September to 16 November 2026, under the theme of the Revolutionary People's Progressive Revolution's (RPP) contribution to values of tolerance and peace. The Minister of Justice presented the plan to the…
