According to TV5Monde, Chadian and French generals have resumed direct contacts since French troops left Chad. Mirage fighter jets and about thirty French soldiers are expected to stop over in N'Djamena under a roadmap agreed in January 2026.
During King Charles's nine-day visit to the Caribbean, protesters demand reparations for the slave trade. The king acknowledged the injustices of slavery but offered no apology, and the issue is set to be discussed at the Commonwealth summit.
The 3rd Russia-Africa Summit is being held in Moscow over 48 hours, with 48 countries and about 2,000 participants, including several AES leaders. The article compares it to the 1955 Bandung conference and sees it as a diplomatic challenge for Vladimir Putin.
At the opening of the 3rd Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow, Vladimir Putin cited Thomas Sankara on debt and neocolonialism. Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo attended on behalf of Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
At its 23rd ordinary session in Ouagadougou, the CNLS-IST adopted the 2026-2030 National Strategic Plan against HIV, AIDS and STIs, endowed with 138.12 billion FCFA. It aims to eliminate AIDS as a public health problem by 2030.
In an interview with Russian broadcaster RT on the sidelines of the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo says Ouagadougou seeks cooperation without new dependency. He also addresses security and disinformation campaigns.
The Bobo-Dioulasso municipal police carried out a targeted operation against chicha smoking and alcoholic drinks, leading to the arrest of about ten pupils and students. The action aims to protect young people and preserve public order.
The Bobo-Dioulasso Court of Appeal reduced to 36 months in prison, including 24 months firm, the sentence of a planter from Gaoua convicted of property destruction, illegal firearm possession and death threats after he set fire to his rival's house.
The Léo prosecutor's office has launched a witness appeal after the fatal road accident of 10 October 2026 on National Road 06 that killed pupil Dorcas Sanou. A suspect has been arrested and prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter, loss of control and hit-and-run.
The MATM won the football (maracana) final of the 12th inter-ministerial and institutions cup, beating the health ministry 3-0 in Ouagadougou. Rankings in volleyball and pétanque were also rewarded.
After General Kamazi, Colonel Dem Umba Ndolo Ghislain, deputy commander for operations and intelligence of the 61st Infantry Brigade in Nyunzu (Tanganyika), has defected to the FRN movement associated with Joseph Kabila. He is reportedly now in Goma.
In a statement, the PASTEF party denounces remarks attributed to a member of the presidential party Kiiraay calling for the elimination of Ousmane Sonko, National Assembly president. The party refers the matter to the Dakar prosecutor and asks President Faye to intervene.
Profile of Scarlett Zongo, founder of Aino Digital, and of SAUVIE, a personal QR-code identification and alert solution for contacting relatives in emergencies. Distribution in Barka Energies stations in Ouagadougou is set to start on 28 October 2026.
An opinion piece denounces the slowness of some Burkinabè public services in processing and paying suppliers' invoices, even when complete. The author calls for a review of the payment process and greater traceability.
A Renfe high-speed train rear-ended a stopped Iryo train near Urda, south of Madrid, killing at least 64 people and injuring 179. Early leads point to human error following a signalling failure, which railway unions have criticised.
Journalist Souréa Mariam Vanessa Touré held the book signing in Ouagadougou for her first book, "Hummm… Et la vie continue", a collection of about sixty columns on parenthood, marriage and women's condition, inspired by her personal hardships.
Missing person notice for Clémentine SOME, who left her family home in the Trame d'Accueil Ouaga 2000 neighbourhood and has not returned. Her family asks anyone with information to contact them by phone.
At a conference at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, Prof. Alain Joseph Sissao presented qualitative research on perceptions of wealth among the Moose and Lyela of Burkina Faso. He argues that traditional wealth goes beyond material accumulation and relates to health, inner peace and moral values.
The regional tax directorate of Guiriko calls on all motor vehicle owners to settle their 2026 Motor Vehicle Tax (TVM) to avoid problems during checks. The appeal is made in a statement dated 28 October 2026.
Burkinabè singer Nabalüm marked her 10 years in music with the "Concert royal", held on 24 October at the Salle des Banquets in Ouaga 2000. The show, organised by her production company Karism Prod with Black Life, featured several guest artists and public figures.
