In Nako (Poni province), CP1 teachers and school principals began the second phase of a four-day training on bilingual teaching in Lobiri on 27 October 2026. It covers transcription, phonetics and pronunciation of the language.
The Kamadena livestock market in Dokuy commune is gradually resuming activity, but attendance remains limited to traders from Dokuy and Nouna. Rising animal prices, which the market manager attributes to the security situation, are making purchases harder.
The special delegation president of Pô, Ilassa Dianda, launched a "volunteer broom" clean-up at the Pô Medical Centre with Surgical Annex with about sixty national volunteers from the PNVB. The action aims to improve hygiene and sanitation in public health facilities and promote active citizenship.
During the "Entrepreneurship for Women" press caravan of the SWEDD+ project in Kaya, journalists visited the Sougri-Nooma cooperative, which processes paddy rice, and the Wend-Panga Youth Association of Sanmatenga (AJWS/CN), which works on economic empowerment of women and young people.
Yaam Labuudu, led by Mamounata Kargougou in Korsimoro (Sanmatenga), processes groundnuts into oil, cake, paste and roasted nuts, and has employed internally displaced women. It lacks equipment to extract oil and grind groundnuts.
In Port-Bouët, Côte d'Ivoire, an 18-year-old woman was found dead in a rubbish dump after being promised an exchange of her iPhone 12 for an iPhone 13. Police arrested a 20-year-old suspect, who reportedly confessed to the killing during the investigation.
Vladimir Putin is hosting African leaders at the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, aimed at expanding Russian influence on the continent. He criticised the West and called for Africa to have a larger role in the IMF and World Bank.
Burkinabè goalkeeper Hillel Konaté has been named in the Ligue 1 team of the 8th matchday after a strong performance in Troyes' goalless draw with Toulouse. He made three saves, helping his side end a run of five consecutive defeats.
In an interview with Tribuna, Burkinabè midfielder Sacha Bansé talks about his dream of playing in Germany, possibly in the Bundesliga, and the lessons he learned from his nine-month injury. He has recently returned to the starting lineup of Greuther Fürth.
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At the opening of the 5th International Conference of Conquering Victors (CICV) in Ouagadougou, Pastor Mamadou Philippe Karambiri urged Christians to exercise spiritual authority, stay vigilant in the face of trials and take on their responsibilities.
The National Commission for UNESCO and the MAB National Committee presented in Ouagadougou the commemoration of the International Day of Biosphere Reserves, scheduled for 3 and 4 November 2026 in Bobo-Dioulasso. The chosen theme is inclusive governance of biosphere reserves.
English striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Alexia Putellas took the women's trophy.
Three artificial intelligence projects selected by Le Faso Digital 2026 in the agriculture, livestock and agro-industry category: AgriSmart AI (multilingual farm advice), Konon AI (animal disease detection) and NappIA Faso (groundwater level forecasting).
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Construction of the Patrie bans real estate developers from mobilising land. Approved and former developers already holding land must apply exclusively to the minister. Violators, including local authorities that partner with them, face sanctions.
At the Rebranding Africa Forum 2026 in Brussels, EBID President George Agyekum Donkor called for stronger regional development financing and greater mobilisation of public and private capital. He noted the bank has committed over $6 billion to more than 330 projects.
ITUC-Africa expresses solidarity with Spanish workers preparing a general strike on November 11, 2026, for decent wages, affordable housing and respect for social rights. Its statement, issued in Lomé, also calls on the Spanish government and employers to engage in genuine social dialogue.
The Burkina Faso National Centre for Strategic Studies is organising a discussion session in Ouagadougou on 28-29 October 2026 on the climate-peace-security nexus, to support implementation of the 2025-2029 national climate security strategy.
Mali's Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, received Ghana's new ambassador to Mali, Sanda Ahmed. Talks covered strengthening bilateral ties in security, economy and transport, including Mali's access to Ghanaian seaports.
Minister Mikaïlou Sidibé, named AJSB Personality of the Year at the 31st Champions Night, officially received his trophy from AJSB president Ibrahima Diallo on 27 October 2026.
