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8 PM News Bulletin, September 19, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 19 September 2026.
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Mali: government adopts 2027 draft budget of over 4,462 billion FCFA (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Mali's government has adopted the 2027 finance bill in the Council of Ministers, with planned spending of 4,462.646 billion FCFA and revenue of 3,866.635 billion FCFA. The budget deficit is projected at 596 billion FCFA, down from 2026.
[Op-ed] "Artisanal gold production now rivals industrial production" (Ag Ibrahim Mohamed) (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In an op-ed, Ag Ibrahim Mohamed analyses the rise in gold output in Burkina Faso, which reached 100 tonnes in 2025, including 42 tonnes from artisanal mining. He highlights the growing weight of the informal sector and the weak control over clandestine sites.
Burkina Faso: UAS calls on unions to adapt their methods to the rise of digital platforms (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A union capacity-building workshop on organising digital platform workers opened in Ouagadougou, initiated by the Unité d'action syndicale (UAS) with the ILO. Union leaders call for revised methods to better reach these workers.
SAMAO and SEMH-AES 2026: hands-on immersion at the Gonsin granite quarry for participants (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Participants in the SAMAO and SEMH-AES events visited the Gonsin granite quarry in Burkina Faso on 19 September 2026. They followed the steps of rock extraction and crushing used to produce aggregates.
Guiriko: when the terroir becomes a showcase for tourism, culture and know-how (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Guiriko region of Burkina Faso showcases its local products, musical heritage and know-how at a promotional stand. It is guest of honour at SITHO 2026 (22-27 September), ahead of SIAO 2026 (30 October-8 November).
Burkina Faso: BMCRF warns occasional school supply sellers ahead of the new school year (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Ahead of the new school year, the Mobile Economic Control and Fraud Repression Brigade (BMCRF) warns occasional school supply sellers in Ouagadougou. Its checks cover margins, invoicing and price display; prices are broadly respected.
Burkina Faso-Niger: a message of solidarity to the Nigerien people (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A Burkinabè and Malian delegation, led by Defence Minister Célestin Simporé, was received in Niamey by Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani. It conveyed a message of solidarity and condolences after a destabilisation attempt in late August 2026, and reaffirmed the commitment of the AES.
State Companies Consultation Framework: CEGECI Shares Its Experience (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
CEGECI presented its experience in building affordable housing at the 59th State Companies Meeting, held at the Maison de l'entreprise. Its current offers and career management were also discussed.
Football: Burkina Faso beat Côte d'Ivoire 1-0 in 2nd outing of the UFOA-B U17 Girls Tournament (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Burkina Faso's U17 girls' team, the Étalons, beat Côte d'Ivoire 1-0 on 18 September 2026 in Yamoussoukro, in their second match of the UFOA-B U17 Girls Tournament. Fatim Alice Ouattara scored in the 17th minute.
Justice: Lionel Bilgo case, his lawyers appeal the decision to transfer the case (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The lawyers for defendants Lionel Bilgo and Vincent de Paul Kaboré have appealed the Bobo-Dioulasso court's decision to transfer the case to the Economic and Financial Court (ECOFI), which will handle a money laundering charge added to charges related to illegal land promotion.
Floating-cage fish farming: pangasius, a new species introduced at the Pô dam (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
On 18 September 2026 in Pô, the Minister of Agriculture stocked the floating cages of the Pô dam, introducing pangasius (3,000 fingerlings) alongside 180,000 tilapia fingerlings. First harvests are expected within four to six months.
Burkina: public finances show a surplus of 262.5 billion at end-July 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Burkina Faso's public finances show a surplus of 262.5 billion CFA francs at end-July 2026, driven by a 17.6% rise in tax revenue and public spending up only 2.2%, according to the DGEP.
UN: women at the forefront of the race to succeed António Guterres Rebeca Grynspan and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In the third straw poll of the UN Security Council, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan ranks first with 9 "encourage" votes, ahead of Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett with 8. The votes are non-binding, and no appointment has yet been made to succeed António Guterres.
4th National Sports Relay Games: Rose Elvine Yaméogo wins the individual time trial (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Rose Elvine Yaméogo, from the Kadiogo region, wins the women's individual time trial at the 4th National Sports Relay Games, held on 19 September 2026 in Bobo-Dioulasso. She posts the best time over 6.6 km.
Athletics: Burkinabè athlete Marthe Koala received by the Sports Minister (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Burkinabè long jump champion Marthe Koala was received in audience on 18 September 2026 by the Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment. She sought advice for her career, and the minister reaffirmed her support for Burkinabè sport.
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13:00 News Bulletin of September 19, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 19 September 2026.
France: Sébastien Lecornu announces a €54 billion budget effort for 2027 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a budget effort of about €54 billion for 2027 after a government seminar, aiming to bring the public deficit down to about 5% of GDP. The plan relies mainly on controlling public spending.
Excellence and leadership: Yasminah Ouédraogo/Traoré, a Burkinabè HR director honoured at the RH Awards (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Yasminah Ouédraogo/Traoré, human resources director of Orange Burkina Faso, was named Best HR Director in the telecommunications sector at the RH Awards in Accra on 12 September 2026. The article traces her career and her commitment to fighting cancer.
Mali: Public conference on joking relationships brings together the three AES countries and Guinea (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
As part of the 5th National Reconciliation Week (SENARE 2026) in Mali, Tabital Pulaaku held a conference on the role of joking relationships in peace and social cohesion. It brings together participants from Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Guinea.