TP Mazembe is reportedly set to sign Burkinabè goalkeeper Mohamed Zegue Traoré on a two-season deal, according to 226foot. The 26-year-old is coming from Mekelle 70 Enderta FC in Ethiopia.
Livestock stakeholders in the Sourou province met on 9 September 2026 to support the 2026-2027 campaign on vaccination, deworming and artificial insemination of cattle. The 2025-2026 review showed that only four of the province's eight communes could be covered because of the security situation.
The BRVM Official Listing Bulletin of 9 September 2026 is made available with attached documents, including Ecobank CI’s half-year activity report, a dividend payment schedule, and OPCVM net asset values as of 8 September 2026.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana inaugurated the BCLCC’s multimedia studio, which will produce content to counter fake news and raise awareness about cybersecurity. The facility is meant to strengthen preventive communication and digital education.
The second edition of the Confederation of Sahel States Games was opened in Ouagadougou by Ousmane Bougouma, on behalf of the President of Faso. The event brings together athletes from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger around unity and fraternity.
ONEA says no regulatory decision has set the connection fee at 120,000 CFA francs. The current fee remains 30,500 CFA francs, pending the outcome of reviews of the tariff structure and the necessary regulations.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the TEXFORCES-BF textile complex in Logofourousso, near Bobo-Dioulasso, for the armed forces, VDPs and, more broadly, Burkina Faso. The plant, financed by national capital, is meant to process cotton locally and secure supply.
In 2025, Burkina Faso's gross gold output reached 100.692 tonnes, and mining brought 786.037 billion FCFA to the State budget. The mining ministry's statistical bulletin also details permits, jobs and environmental contributions.
The sixth edition of the Rencontres internationales de peinture de Ouagadougou (RIPO), organised by APAP, will bring about forty artists from 18 countries to Ouagadougou. The programme includes an international exhibition, residencies, panels, workshops, mentoring and a new initiative, the Rue des…
A 14-year-old Burkinabè, Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", an artificial intelligence developed in Burkina Faso. The article presents his journey as a technology creator.
The Dakar Olympic City (DOC) project officially launched its financial closing process on 9 September 2026 in Diamniadio, paving the way for the first disbursement of funds and the start of construction. The urban complex will include a shopping centre, offices, hotels and 660 apartments.
Mobile money operator WAVE opened a premium agency on the RN1 in Houndé, Tuy province, on 10 September 2026. It is its 20th agency in Burkina Faso, aimed at facilitating withdrawals, transfers and payments.
Burkina Faso is preparing a national human rights framework, called "Burkindlim", meant to link local values with human rights principles. Its finalisation workshop was held in Koudougou in September 2026 under the Ministry of Justice.
Forest fighters led by commander Condor seized 47 cartons of allegedly counterfeit cigarettes in a village near the Nakambé region during a check aimed at securing water infrastructure. The goods were handed over to the gendarmerie for legal follow-up.
Burkinabè singer Nabalüm announces a live concert on October 24, 2026 at the Salle des banquets in Ouaga 2000 to celebrate her ten years in music. Tickets cost between 25,000 and 100,000 CFA francs.
Forest combatants under commander Condor seized 47 cartons of suspected smuggled YES cigarettes in a village near the Nakambé region's water infrastructure during a security operation. The goods were handed over to the gendarmerie for judicial follow-up.
The Central Brigade for the Fight against Cybercrime (BCLCC) arrested a 28-year-old man in Ouagadougou suspected of online pimping, identity theft and fraud via WhatsApp. He has been referred to the state prosecutor.
The Council of Ministers adopted by decree a methodological guide for describing work posts in the public administration, updated to cover school and university managers and economic affairs administration roles. It applies to local authorities, public institutions, state companies and independent…
The Council of Ministers adopted a report authorising the funding of initiatives to increase Burkina Faso's energy capacity, worth over 104 billion CFA francs. The goal is to reach a 70% electrification rate by 2030 and reduce energy dependence.
Algeria has announced the severing of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of interference and regional destabilisation. The UAE ambassador has 48 hours to comply with the decision.
