AES ministers for mines, oil and energy visited the Sankara Memorial as the "Alliance Day" opened, ahead of the SAMAO and SEMH-AES. A presentation on the AES's energy, mining and hydrocarbons potential is planned.
Senegalese goalkeeper Édouard Mendy announces the end of his international career after eight years with the Lions of Teranga, 59 caps and the 2021 continental title. The announcement was made public by CAF.
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Bamako on 14 September 2026 at the head of a large delegation, at the invitation of his Malian counterpart, General Abdoulaye Maïga. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Mali and Algeria.
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya was received in Abidjan by Alassane Ouattara during a state visit. The two leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation in economic, security and training matters.
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Bamako on 14 September 2026 at the head of a large delegation, at the invitation of Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga. He is to deliver a message from President Tebboune to Transition President Assimi Goïta and hold talks with his Malian…
Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, a Hausa-language influencer critical of Nigerian authorities, was found with his throat cut at his home in Kano, northern Nigeria, on 8 September 2026. Several suspects have been arrested and an investigation has been opened.
At the presentation of Bloomfield Review No. 3 in Abidjan, Didier Drogba called on Africa to turn its sporting talent into a true industry capable of creating jobs and keeping value on the continent. He advocated more investment, training and professionalisation.
A Burkinabè researcher analyses farmers' perceptions of agroecological practices introduced by the Sustain SAHEL project in Yilou (Guibaré commune) to combat soil degradation. The study surveyed 40 farmers from 17 villages in 2024.
In Burkina Faso, the traditional chief Wéog Ting Naaba Gongongo organised a reforestation day in Toécé (Bazèga) on 13 September 2026 and gave seedlings to the town hall and the customary chiefs of the commune. Around 1,500 seedlings were mobilised, with a target of 3,000 trees this year.
The Council of Ministers adopted on 10 September 2026 a decree setting out the civil registry responsibilities of Burkina Faso's diplomatic and consular agents for Burkinabè abroad. It replaces a 1963 text and introduces, among other things, mobile consular missions.
At the 2nd edition of the Confederation of Sahel States Games (JAES) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's Étalons handball team beat Niger 34-31 in the men's final on 13 September 2026. Medal winners, including the women's teams, received cash prizes in CFA francs.
Comrade Eric Ouédraogo has been installed as head of the regional branch of the FBDES "Tõogo" in Djôrô, at a ceremony presided over by Director General Ahmadé Nour Guenda. The handover marks the branch's operational start, taking over the assets and liabilities of the merged former funds; the…
In an interview with Libreinfo.net, Lieutenant Napougba Julien Legma of the Central Brigade for Combating Cybercrime (BCLCC) reviews the rise of cybercrime in Burkina Faso: 6,288 complaints and over 1.7 billion FCFA in losses in 2025, and over 900 million FCFA in the first half of 2026.
The Mbour gendarmerie in Senegal seized 375 kg of cannabis in the Mbodiène lagoon after a nighttime landing. Six armed suspects fled, and the investigation continues to identify them.
This legal column examines the role of United Nations institutions (UNICEF, the Committee on the Rights of the Child, ITU, UNESCO, OHCHR) in protecting children from the risks of artificial intelligence. A follow-up will address the African continental level.
Naboanga United won the first edition of the Maracana La Résilience Tournament in Pissila (Sandbondtenga province) on penalties against Vision Futur FC on 12 September 2026. The event, which drew strong local turnout, aimed to promote social cohesion and the return of life to the commune.
The second edition of Hospitality Week was launched in Bobo-Dioulasso by the Minister of Secondary Education and Technical and Vocational Training. Led by the Sissiman group, it aims to strengthen skills and help young people enter the hotel and restaurant sector.
At 34, goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football after eight years with Senegal, with 59 caps, two Africa Cup of Nations titles and two World Cup appearances.
At the BRICS summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a fairer multilateral system, covering development financing, AI governance, climate action and respect for international law in conflicts.