The World Bank Group mobilised $112 billion in private capital in fiscal year 2026, more than three times the 2022 level. It also issued over $25 billion in guarantees, four years ahead of its 2030 target.
The official BRVM listing bulletin of 17 September 2026 publishes several notices on bond listings, interest and principal payments for the State of Senegal, as well as documents related to Sonatel and Africa Global Logistics CI.
The Council of Ministers of 17 September 2026, chaired by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou, approved ambassador accreditations (Guinea, Congo, Norway), a decree on headquarters agreements, a decree on temporary work and the creation of the General Inspectorate of Human Resources, along with…
The World Bank Group mobilised $112 billion in private capital in fiscal year 2026, more than triple the 2022 level, and issued over $25 billion in guarantees. The release presents job creation as its main priority.
Souro Sanou Hospital announces the temporary closure of its mortuary for rehabilitation work, according to an internal memo dated 17 September 2026.
In Kinshasa, the government and the opposition have begun talks on a possible constitutional referendum, while the Catholic Church stresses inclusivity. In the east, the war continues and the African Union CDC says the fight against Ebola is still ongoing.
At the 8th SAMAO in Ouagadougou, a technical session addressed environmental standards for sustainable quarry operations and mechanisms for collaboration between operators and local authorities in Burkina Faso. Speakers pointed to challenges such as the limited capacity of special delegations to…
Wave Burkina has opened its 21st Premium agency in Manga, capital of the Nazinon region. The agency offers money transfers, bill payments, phone subscriptions and "Bank to Wallet" operations.
At 14, Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", a Burkinabè artificial intelligence. The article presents his journey as a technology creator.
In the final part of a series, Professor Salifou Ouédraogo analyses the conditions for financial and mining sovereignty in the AES: the confederal investment bank, control of mining rents, artisanal gold, and priorities for a common market (infrastructure, agro-industry).
The Burkinabè Council of Ministers of 17 September 2026 approved agrément for ambassadors from Guinea, Congo and Norway, a decree on host-country agreements, a decree on temporary work and the creation of the General Inspectorate of Human Resources, as well as several bills and appointments.
Report of the Council of Ministers held in Ouagadougou on 17 September 2026. It approved ambassadors from Guinea, Congo and Norway, adopted decrees on headquarters agreements, temporary work and the General Inspectorate of Human Resources, and examined bills on the high seas and public-capital…
The Ministry of Security announces strict, no-exception enforcement of the helmet requirement for two- and three-wheeler riders from 1 October 2026. Offenders face a 3,000 FCFA fine and immobilisation of their vehicle.
The Central Brigade for Combating Cybercrime (BCLCC) arrested two alleged perpetrators of a phone theft followed by the fraudulent withdrawal of 75,000 CFA francs from the victim's Mobile Money account. The suspects admitted the facts and were referred to the prosecutor.
The organising committee of the Night of the Progressive Popular Revolution (RPP) presented the event in Ouagadougou, planned to mark the fourth anniversary of Captain Ibrahim Traoré's accession to power. The evening will include a show, an official celebration and a major concert, with…
A delegation from the organising committee of the Night of the Progressive Popular Revolution, led by the government spokesperson, was received in audience by the Mogho Naaba. They presented the event planned for 30 September 2026 in Ouagadougou and asked for his advice.
Minister Mathias Traoré presided over the launch in Ouagadougou of the "Applied Psychology" track at the ENAM. The first intake of 38 trainees, in clinical psychology and psychopathology, aims to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support within the civil service.
The Minister of Agriculture stocked the floating cages of the Pô dam, introducing 3,000 pangasius fingerlings alongside 180,000 tilapia fingerlings. First harvests are expected within four to six months.
The Council of Ministers on 17 September 2026 adopted a decree creating the General Inspectorate of Human Resources. The body will audit and monitor public administration staffing to better control headcount and the wage bill.
Mali's transitional President Assimi Goïta inaugurated new blocks of the Kati Armed Forces Polyclinic, funded from the national budget. They include an MRI scanner, a third operating theatre and an oxygen plant, to treat war-wounded soldiers and civilians.
