The Gendarmerie's Chief of Staff, Colonel Issa YAGUIBOU, visited the Mogtédo territorial brigade to raise awareness among personnel about extortion, harassment and corruption on roads. Disciplinary sanctions and criminal prosecution are announced for misconduct.
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Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 17 September 2026.
Athletes from the Djôrô region, representing their region at the National Relay Sports Games, are leaving for Bobo-Dioulasso after being received by Governor Siaka Barro, who encouraged them before the competition.
Ahmadé Nour Guenda, director general of the FBDES "Tõogo", took part in the festivities marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, alongside the official delegation led by the foreign minister. The event, held at the Chinese ambassador's residence in…
Burkina Faso finished at the top of the medal table at the 2nd edition of the Confederation of Sahel States Games (JAES), held in Ouagadougou from 7 to 16 September 2026, with 140 medals. Niger and Mali followed with 87 and 69 medals respectively.
The Mobile Economic Control and Fraud Repression Brigade (BMCRF) sealed five shops in Ouagadougou and its surroundings for illegally raising prices of cement or everyday goods. The owners were requisitioned for community work.
The International Thomas Sankara Memorial Committee (CIMTS) has provisionally suspended Samdpawendé Ouédraogo from his position on its Orientation Council, following repeated public statements on social media. The case has been referred to the internal control and discipline committee.
The Orientation Council of the Thomas Sankara International Memorial Committee has suspended Samdpawendé Ouédraogo from his duties, effective 16 September 2026, over repeated social media posts deemed contrary to the organisation's values. The case has been referred to the internal disciplinary…
Madagascar's women's U23 basketball team, Les Ankoay Dames, withdrew from two international competitions within a month: the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series in Singapore in August and the U23 3x3 World Cup in Wuhan in September, where it also lost 7-14 to Uganda after forfeiting against Latvia.
Burkina Faso topped the medal table at the 2nd edition of the Confederation of Sahel States Games (JAES), held from 7 to 16 September 2026 in Ouagadougou, with 140 medals including 64 gold. Niger finished second and Mali third, and Niger will host the next edition in 2027.
The International Thomas Sankara Memorial Committee (CIMTS) has suspended Samdpawendé Ouédraogo as a precautionary measure, effective 16 September 2026, following social media posts. The case has been referred to the internal disciplinary committee.
Coach Amir Abdou has announced a 25-player Etalons squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers and a friendly against Argentina. Burkina Faso will face Benin on September 25, Central African Republic on September 28 and Argentina on October 3.
Analysis of the controversy in Mali over female genital cutting, recalling that 89% of women aged 15 to 49 have undergone it according to the 2023-2024 Demographic and Health Survey. The piece examines its health consequences and the religious and cultural debates.
In Tougan (Sourou province), the Fantayakèlè Cooperative trains internally displaced women and women from host communities in weaving, dyeing and making Koko Dunda cloth. Some of them are gaining financial independence through this work.
Coach Amir Abdou has named a 25-player squad for Burkina Faso's Stallions for three matches: two CAN 2027 qualifiers against Benin and Central African Republic, and a friendly against Argentina.
At the 8th SAMAO and the 1st SEMH-AES, a technical session on the role of the mining cadastre in governing mining resources was held on 16 September 2026. Mamadou Sagnon, Director General of Burkina's Mining Cadastre, presented his department's challenges and called for integration of mining…
Burkina Faso national team coach Amir Abdou has announced the 25 players selected for upcoming matches: Burkina Faso vs Benin on 25 September 2026, Central African Republic vs Burkina Faso on 28 September, and Argentina vs Burkina Faso on 3 October 2026.
The Director General of Customs of Burkina Faso, Yves Kafando, leads a delegation on an official visit to China to exchange with the General Administration of Customs of China on modernisation, digitalisation and data sharing. The mission is set to continue in Shanghai at the Huawei Connect 2026…
The second edition of the Confederation of Sahel States Games (JAES) ended on 16 September 2026 in Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso topped the medal table with 140 medals, ahead of Niger (87) and Mali (69).
Coach Amir Abdou has named a 25-man squad for the first two matchdays of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Benin and the Central African Republic. Captain Bertrand Traoré is not included, and several newcomers have been selected.
