FBDES "Tõogo" held its first staff general assembly on 29 August 2026, chaired by its Director General, Ahmadé Nour GUENDA. Discussions covered the mid-term review of the activity programme and the election of the staff representative to the Board of Directors.
The first ordinary session of the AES Confederal Parliamentary Sessions closed in Niamey on 29 August 2026. Deputies discussed free movement, police cooperation and media funding, and issued recommendations to be submitted to the College of Heads of State.
Algeria has given Niger four Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jets, which arrived in Niamey on 30 August 2026 as part of their bilateral military cooperation. They follow the delivery of four helicopters earlier in August.
This article asks who is responsible for maintaining, cleaning and sanitising public toilets in Africa. It highlights the health stakes and cites Ghana as an example, without providing statistics.
On 29 August 2026 in Tougan, the FEME/Sourou held a day of prayer for peace and stability in Burkina Faso, social cohesion and security in the province. Pastor Moïse Daourou, president of FEME/Sourou, called for unity.
The Presidency's Cabinet has launched the 2026 edition of the national "HAKILI Mousso" contest to identify and encourage female scientific talent. Online registration runs from 28 August to 4 September 2026.
The Central Brigade for Combating Cybercrime (BCLCC) carried out a field visit to the Toécin Yaar market in Ouagadougou on 28 August 2026 to raise traders' awareness of social media scams. Victims shared accounts of money lost.
Burkina Faso's wholesale egg sellers have created the National Union of Wholesale Egg Sellers (UNAVGO/BF) in Ouagadougou, led by Salfo Ouédraogo. It aims to structure the sector, stabilise prices and ensure egg quality.
The CCIBF and the DGI announce that certified electronic invoicing systems will go on sale from 7 September 2026 for large and medium-sized companies, with a staggered schedule and a promotional price valid until 31 December 2026.
Egg wholesalers in Burkina Faso have set up the National Union of Egg Wholesalers' Cooperatives, chaired by Salif Ouédraogo and with about 100 members. It aims to better organise egg marketing and reduce supply shortages.
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya visited the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry after a landslide killed more than 30 people. Authorities are continuing to relocate nearby residents and plan to turn the site into an urban park.
Gounghin Hockey Club wins the 2025-2026 national field hockey championship in Ouagadougou, beating Elite Hockey Club of Koudougou 1-0 in the final for its fifth title. In the women's competition, Pissy Hockey Club defeated Stick Hockey Club.
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), supported by partners, struck terrorist group positions in Tessalit (north) and near Koutiala (south) on Friday, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces. No casualty figures have yet been released.
Sports minister Annick Pikbougoum/Zingué Ouattara visited the women's Etalons handball team at Ouaga 2000 ahead of the IHF Trophy zone 3, which Burkina Faso hosts from 2 to 6 September 2026. He also encouraged the junior team preparing for the AES Games.
The Association of Burkina Faso's petroleum sector players (AASPB) planted about a hundred seedlings at the Sondogo health centre (CSPS) in Ouagadougou and donated maintenance equipment to its staff. The action is part of its 3rd reforestation campaign.
In the early hours of 29 August 2026, a group of Nigerien soldiers attacked several strategic sites in Niamey, including the 101 base, and held some of their comrades hostage. According to the authorities, the defence and security forces restored order after a few hours of fighting and arrested…
On 25 August 2026, a fire destroyed several shops selling various goods in sector 1 of Bobo-Dioulasso. The second fire and rescue company, supported by ASECNA, contained and extinguished the blaze without it spreading to neighbouring buildings.
At least 27 people were killed in Zimbabwe when a minibus carrying churchgoers to a conference collided head-on with a truck near Chivhu, according to police. Seven others were injured.
A constitutional referendum is scheduled for 30 August 2026 in Guinea-Bissau to move to a strong presidential system. The opposition, including the PAIGC, is calling for a boycott, denouncing a climate of restricted public freedoms.
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reaffirms its full support for Niger's institutions after attacks on Air Base 101 and sensitive sites in Niamey overnight on 28–29 August 2026. It praises the loyalty of Niger's defence and security forces, who helped restore order.
