At the 2026 School Excellence Day, Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré honoured top students and teachers and urged young people to shift toward scientific and technical fields. He also criticised dependence on aid and clandestine migration.
The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, made a surprise visit to the closing ceremony of the 4th training cohort for widows, orphans and war victims, organised by ASVOVIG. He congratulated the participants and announced state support after the training.
In Tenkodogo, the APEC is completing its second tomato processing plant, after the one in Bobo-Dioulasso. The machines are installed and first tests are scheduled for around 15 September 2026, ahead of the plant's start of operations.
The Ministry of the People's Servants explains the correction of eligibility results for two 2026 direct recruitment exams (IFPB and health services managers), caused by a partial transfer of exam scripts from the Koudougou centre. 35 and 39 additional candidates were added to the lists, and…
In Douala, a domestic violence incident in Makèpè, in which a man allegedly attacked his partner in the street, drew a collective response from joggers. The article calls for fighting gender-based violence through victim protection rather than vigilante justice.
The 2nd edition of the Bangui Financial Days 2026 will be held in Bangui from 1 to 3 October, alongside the CEMAC Banker's Days, focusing on business financing and financial innovation in Central Africa.
The Burkina Faso Ministry of People's Servants attributed an incident in two 2026 direct recruitment exams to human error during the transfer of scripts from the Koudougou test centre. After correction, 74 new candidates have been declared eligible, and disciplinary measures have been announced.
In the DRC, the Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,000 deaths in less than four months, according to figures published by the national public health institute. The article highlights weak community adherence, security and health system challenges, and cites Uganda’s example.
In Senegal, the local election calendar remains uncertain as elected officials’ terms expire in January. The opposition is pressing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to sign the decrees, amid tensions with Ousmane Sonko.
Xi Jinping was received in Cairo by Abdel Fattah al-Sissi for a two-day visit marking 70 years of Sino-Egyptian diplomatic relations. The two leaders are set to discuss regional tensions, trade and investment, amid US pressure over their ties with Iran.
In an opinion piece, the author praises the Ministry of Health’s reforms and the improved healthcare offer in Burkina Faso. He nevertheless urges it to better ensure lighting in CSPS health centres, which can be left in the dark during power cuts.
Municipal authorities have beautified the Mogho Naaba Wobgo junction at the Patte d’Oie roundabout in Ouagadougou's 12th district with water fountains. The project is meant to improve living conditions.
In Ouagadougou, ANAGRASC launched a digital platform to register and process claims from buyers of property from SOCOGIB, AZIMMO and SATMO, three companies seized by the state. The platform is free to use.
Mme Fadima Zerbo/Koné offers advice on naturally caring for afro-textured hair, stressing hydration, protecting lengths and choosing suitable products to limit breakage.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 3 September 2026.
The first cohort of cultural actors on patriotic immersion received practical weapons training at the Badnogo shooting and training centre. Participants, including filmmakers, a rapper and an actress, describe learning that goes beyond shooting.
A Spanish police report points to a permissive attitude by Moroccan police during the movement of migrants into Ceuta at the end of July 2026. Pedro Sanchez, however, rejects the idea of deliberate intent by Morocco and says he would draw consequences if it were confirmed.
Burkina Faso will host several health sector congresses and scientific days from September to December 2026. They include the medical students' congress in Bobo-Dioulasso and the SOGOB regional days in Ziniaré.
The national examination steering commission of the Ministry of the People's Servants explained the correction of the eligibility results for two 2026 direct recruitment examinations, after only part of the scripts from the Koudougou centre were taken into account. It attributes the incident to…
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 3 September 2026.
