The 2nd edition of the mandatory patriotic immersion (IPO) for Burkina Faso's baccalaureate graduates closed on 27 August 2026 at the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou, in the presence of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. About 65,000 recruits completed the one-month training.
In Ouagadougou, URCB/SD brought journalists together to launch the 10th edition of its contest for media productions on sexual and reproductive health rights and family planning. Entries are open until 30 September 2026.
The Ouaga II Court of First Instance sentenced Moumouni Ibrahima, known as "Pasteur Guillaume", to eleven years in prison for sexual crimes against members of his church. He was also fined and ordered to pay 21 million CFA francs to the two victims who joined the case as civil parties.
The founder of the "Tabernacles des fils du Royaume des Cieux" church was sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Ouaga II criminal court, including for aggravated rape. He must also pay 21 million CFA francs to two civil plaintiffs.
List of the on-duty pharmacies in Ouagadougou (group 3) for the period from 29 August to 5 September 2026, with their phone numbers. Some pharmacies have no number listed.
The Conseil supérieur de la communication (CSC) announces that RTB channels have been free-to-air on the Canal+ bouquet in Burkina Faso since 27 August 2026, without an SMS for subscribers whose subscription has expired. The measure follows fines imposed on Canal+ International.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for all-out rescue and emergency response efforts after a mudslide hit the Gyirong border port in the Xizang Autonomous Region. He travelled to the site on Thursday to lead the operations.
The Burkinabè government has signed an order sanctioning 17 public transport companies for unauthorised unilateral fare increases made since 22 August 2026. Penalties range from 1,050,000 to 26,250,000 FCFA, and companies must revert to the fares in force on 21 August.
RTB channels are now free to access on the Canal+ bouquet in Burkina Faso, including for subscribers whose contracts have expired. The CSC announced the measure, which follows sanctions against the operator in June and July 2026.
The Burkinabè state has sanctioned 17 transport companies for raising their fares without authorisation. They have 72 hours, from 31 August 2026, to pay their penalties to the public treasury.
The Confederal Youth and Volunteering Forum of the Alliance of Sahel States opened on 28 August 2026 in Ouagadougou. Bringing together young people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and invited countries, the three-day event aims to produce proposals for cooperation.
The Burkinabè government has issued an order imposing penalties totalling 114.8 million FCFA on 17 road transport companies for unilateral fare increases. They must revert to the fares in force on 21 August 2026, or face suspension.
By an interministerial order signed on 28 August 2026, the Burkinabè government imposed financial penalties on 17 road passenger transport companies for unilaterally raising their fares. Minister of State Émile Zerbo had asked the FENAT to keep fares unchanged.
Haakon VIII, 53, becomes King of Norway after the death of his father, Harald V, who died on 28 August 2026 at age 89 at Oslo University Hospital after 35 years on the throne. The king's role is mainly symbolic.
In Burkina Faso, the 2026-2027 school year will start on October 1, 2026, under a joint decree signed on August 25, 2026, with administrative staff returning on September 15. The school year is due to end on July 15, 2027.
The Burkinabè government is making 15,000 tonnes of cereals available to feed producers at subsidised prices to reduce the cost of animal feed. The operation, launched in Bobo-Dioulasso on 27 August 2026, is part of the 2026-2028 Agro-pastoral, Water and Fisheries Offensive.
The Presidency of the Faso has launched the Hakili Mousso competition for 2026 baccalaureate graduates aged 21 or under, to encourage young women towards science. Applications are open online from 24 August to 4 September.
This editorial pays tribute to Burkina Faso's Defence and Security Forces (FDS) and Volunteers for the Defence of the Homeland (VDP), deployed in the field to protect civilians. It highlights the sacrifices they make and calls for national support for these fighters and their families.
The Minister of Construction of the Homeland received in Ouagadougou a first batch of 22 road maintenance machines and equipment, funded by Japan's JICA. A second delivery of 20 pieces of equipment is planned.
On August 27, 2026 in Ouagadougou, Burkinabè artist Amzy presented his two new albums, "LE MONDE" and "ET NOUS", during a listening session on a mini-train touring the capital with journalists. A concert followed at the Centre culturel du Faso.
