At the flag-raising ceremony at the Séréna high school (Balé province), the special delegation president, Sibiri Hermann Bamogo, called on the education community to fight girls' school dropout, which is driven in particular by unwanted pregnancies and early marriages.
The Dori court sentenced a man to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of attacking his pregnant girlfriend with acid and a knife, after she refused an abortion. The attack took place in August 2026.
Coach Medhi, wanted in Côte d'Ivoire for alleged rape and sexual assault against several young women, was arrested in Mali and extradited to Abidjan. He has been brought before the prosecutor and is in custody awaiting trial.
Residents of Séréna-Lasso, together with the school council and people from the area living elsewhere, built a two-classroom building at the Séréna high school, costing about 6 million FCFA, to cope with rising enrolment. A classroom damaged by bad weather was also rehabilitated.
From 30 October to 8 November 2026, Ouagadougou hosts the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), whose theme focuses on the link between craftsmanship and industrialisation. Ghana is the guest of honour, with Mali and Niger as special guest countries.
A man was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Dori High Court for seriously injuring and disfiguring his partner with acid in Torodi in August 2026. The prosecutor praised the health staff and the public's cooperation.
Algerian rider Hamza Yacine wins the second stage of the 37th Tour du Faso cycling race, Ouagadougou-Koudougou (129.75 km), on 31 October 2026. Nadib Mohamed Assal and Paul Daumont complete the podium.
The Ministry of Justice and UNFPA have launched the 4th edition of a human rights pleading competition for students in Burkina Faso. Ten universities are taking part, with the fight against gender-based violence as its central theme.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 31 October 2026.
The ICRC, present in Burkina Faso since 2006, is shifting from emergency aid to economic recovery for displaced people in the Nakambé region, with kits, income-generating activity training, psychosocial support and water access, in coordination with state services.
Dutch rider Tom Wijfje won the first stage of the Tour international du Faso between Ouagadougou and Kaya and took the yellow jersey, eight seconds ahead of Burkinabè rider Souleymane Koné. The second stage is scheduled for Saturday.
Dodogo, a House of Arts and Experimentation set in a former family courtyard in the Samandin district of Ouagadougou, is presented by its promoter Panomnimbo Thierry Savadogo. The venue combines traditional music, visual arts and contemporary experimentation, and is self-funded.
On the occasion of the National Day of Martyrs, Faso President Captain Ibrahim Traoré states that total and unwavering determination remains the best tribute to the martyrs.
The 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) drew a large crowd from the opening day on October 30, 2026, with visitors of all ages. The fair runs until November 8, 2026.
Nibarka Média presents Messenger, Facebook's messaging app, as a tool for traders and artists in Burkina Faso, for customer management, orders and promoting their work. The article also covers its limits: internet connectivity, data privacy and scams.
Moroccan filmmaker Izza Genini presents "Maroc corps-âme", a box set of 19 films on Morocco's traditional music. Spread over six DVDs, it has been available since 26 October 2026 at €29.99.
Burkina Faso marks National Martyrs' Day in Ouagadougou, paying tribute to the victims of the 2014 insurrection and the resistance to the September 2015 coup attempt. Victims' families call for preserving their memory and pursuing justice.
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attacking his girlfriend with a bladed weapon and acid. The verdict was handed down in Dori.
The 2nd National Week against Cybercrime (SNLCC) closed on 30 October 2026 in Ouagadougou. The Ministry of Security honoured individuals, organisations and start-ups for their work against cybercrime.
Burkina Faso's customs service mobilised over 141 billion FCFA under Operation Magnan (10 July–15 October 2026), 116% of the 121 billion forecast. Customs director general Yves Kafando congratulated his teams.
