As part of the second phase of the National Vector Control Days (JNLAV), a larval breeding site destruction operation was held on 5 September 2026 in Ziniaré, Oubritenga region. The governor urged households to destroy breeding sites within private compounds too.
From 1 to 3 September 2026, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, General Moussa Diallo, visited Fada N'Gourma (6th Military Region) and met the security forces of Goulmou. He commended the GFSE troops, who continue their mission despite the rainy season.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 6 September 2026.
On 4 September 2026, ASVOVIG held the graduation ceremony for the 4th promotion of widows, orphans and war victims trained in income-generating trades. 470 beneficiaries completed courses such as hairdressing, sewing, cooking, office software, two-wheeler mechanics and poultry farming.
An opinion piece responds to a Economist review that described Chinese foreign policy as "Dragon Restaurant diplomacy" over the film "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East". The author defends a Chinese view of development, non-interference and shared security.
Burkina Faso's women's team, the Etalons, lost 26-25 to Côte d'Ivoire in the semi-final of the IHF Nations Trophy senior women's tournament on Saturday 5 September 2026. They will face Nigeria in the third-place playoff on Sunday.
Ghana has announced the end of the repatriation of its nationals evacuated from South Africa, about 1,900 people, following xenophobic violence. Four Ghanaians died during this period.
The 14th National Week of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, held together with the 24th African Day of Traditional Medicine, took place in Manga in September 2026. Authorities called for research, documentation of indigenous knowledge and integration of improved traditional medicines.
Burkinabè rapper Frère Malkhom has released "Rap Patrimoine", his fourth 18-track album produced by the association Cultures Endogènes, blending traditional rhythms with rap to pass on cultural memory. The album features artists from several generations, including Kisto Koimbre and Sibi Zongo.
Free agent after leaving Sunderland, Burkinabè international Bertrand Traoré is close to joining Wolverhampton Wanderers. According to Foot Mercato, he has passed his medical and is expected to sign a one-season contract with an option.
The second edition of the National Days of Vector Control opened in Manga, Burkina Faso. The health and agriculture ministers took part in operations to destroy larval breeding sites to fight malaria.
Colonel Issa Yaguibou, sponsor of the Groupement des Forces pour la Sécurisation du Sahel, toured the Falangoutou and Seytenga detachments from 31 August to 2 September 2026. He praised the fighters' courage and reaffirmed the military leadership's support.
The Centre de Formation Professionnelle aux Métiers Émergents Bangr Nooma (CFP-MEB) announces it is making more than one million seedlings of over 100 species available for reforestation. A promotional offer with seedlings from 500 FCFA runs until 30 September 2026.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana toured Bam province (Centre-Nord region) on 5 September 2026. He met with the Defence and Security Forces, the VDP volunteers and administrative authorities, commending them and urging them to stay on maximum alert.
ADJ55 of Ouagadougou won the Maracana de la Renaissance final against RC Song-naaba on penalties, after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The tournament brought together youth teams around the theme of youth in sport.
The 8th SAMAO and the 1st SEMH-AES will be held at the SIAO in Ouagadougou from 14 to 19 September 2026. They will bring together players from the mining, energy and hydrocarbons sectors for exhibitions, conferences and B2B meetings.
At the 4 September 2026 Council of Ministers, Niger's government called the events of the night of 28–29 August in Niamey an "aggression", accused France, and announced a "substantial documentation" for possible action before international justice.
On 4 September 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, sponsored by Togo on behalf of Africa, encouraging maps that more accurately reflect the real size of continents, such as the "Equal Earth" projection, instead of Mercator. The text passed by 164 votes to one (United States), with…
The 37th Tour du Faso will be supervised by Portuguese UCI international commissaire Martins Paula, appointed president of the race's commissaires' panel. The race will take place on Burkina Faso's roads from 30 October to 8 November.
Editorial on a march of more than 200 people in Dakar on September 5 against rising fuel, food and rent prices. The author calls on President Diomaye Faye to act on the high cost of living.
