The Burkina Faso National Gendarmerie arrested three people transporting pharmaceutical products for human and animal use, whose circulation is prohibited, intercepted at Targho near Saponé. The goods are estimated at around five million FCFA, and the suspects have been referred to the judicial…
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A Burkinabè journalist recounts the patriotic immersion week of 44 media professionals at the Pabré Police Academy, from 9 to 14 August 2026, an initiative of the Security and Communication ministries. He describes a night-time ambush simulation.
Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré received Iranian Ambassador Mojtaba Faghihi in Ouagadougou on 4 September 2026. They discussed bilateral cooperation and condemned US sanctions against Iran.
Moussa Traoré of CFFEB won the second edition of the Mogho Naaba Baongho Best Goalkeeper Grand Prix, awarded at the royal palace in Ouagadougou. He finished ahead of Adama Dao (ASFA Yennenga) and Seydou Yamba (AS Douanes).
As part of Operation Dougoukoloko, the Malian armed forces (FAMa) announce the neutralisation of armed terrorist groups in Bandiagara, near Sofara (Mopti) and south of Aguelhoc. A group involved in cattle theft that used payload-dropping drones was neutralised near Sofara.
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Security reports 14,403 road accidents and 841 deaths between January and August 2026, with 11,803 injured. It calls for tougher enforcement of traffic rules.
The RAMLCDF has asked Mali's Auditor General to audit public contracts awarded since 2020, covering their award, execution and payment traceability. No official response has yet been reported.
At a press conference in Ouagadougou, the International Raëlian Movement reaffirmed its support for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and its integration projects, including a common currency and a federal military force.
Burkina Faso listed its "Diaspora Bonds" on the BRVM on September 3, 2026, after raising 151.5 billion CFA francs from the diaspora, above the 125 billion target. Vista Bank Burkina supported the operation, which now allows the bonds to be traded before maturity.
The Saponé gendarmerie brigade intercepted two vehicles carrying prohibited pharmaceutical products worth about 5 million CFA francs at Targho. Three men were arrested and brought before the judicial authorities, and the case was extended to money laundering.
At a seminar in Beijing, Liu Hongwu, director of the African Research Institute at Zhejiang Normal University, looks back on 15 years of the China-Africa Think Tank Forum. He presents a co-edited book on the China-Africa Cooperation Forum and calls for research rooted in Africa.
Nigeria's Edo Queens won the UFOA-B women's qualifying tournament in Ouagadougou, drawing 2-2 with Ghana's Ampem Darkoa before winning 4-1 on penalties. The title qualifies them for the CAF Women's Champions League final phase.
President of Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré made a surprise visit to the closing ceremony of the 4th training cohort of the ASVOVIG agency for widows, orphans and war victims. He praised the participants' work and announced installation kits and priority access to public contracts.
Burkina Faso's foreign minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré received Iranian Ambassador Mojtaba Faghihi on September 4. They discussed strengthening cooperation and criticised US sanctions against Iran.
The patriotic immersion for cultural actors, organised by the Ministries of Security and of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, ended on 4 September 2026. The programme included civic training, military instruction and shooting sessions, with both ministers present.
FasoAmazone.net launches its "Architecture & Heritage" series with a first episode on Ouagadougou, examining how buildings and facades reflect the capital's evolution and identity. The article raises the question of modernising while preserving heritage.
Chérif Kounta, a 14-year-old creator and founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", a Burkinabè artificial intelligence. The article presents this technology project.
In an interview with Burkina 24, Professor Salifou Ouédraogo considers the results of domestic resource mobilisation in Burkina Faso encouraging but says it is too early to speak of structural change. He discusses tax innovation, digitalisation and the risks of domestic financing.
The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) launched a six-month training programme in Ouagadougou on 4 September 2026 for 25 coaches working towards the CAF A Licence. FBF president Oumarou Sawadogo stressed the importance of attendance.
