On 27 August 2026, artist Amzy, Canal+ Burkina's ambassador, launched his double album "Le Monde" and "Et Nous" with a travelling press conference aboard a locally built train through Ouagadougou.
At the grand mosque of Ziniaré, the Muslim community of Bassitenga marked Mouloud, the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, with a night of prayers, sermons and religious chants. The provincial high commissioner praised its contribution to peace and social cohesion.
Ouagadougou hosted the opening of the Confederal Youth and Volunteering Forum of the Sahel States, planned for three days. Youth ministers from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso stressed the role of young people in the Confederation (AES).
The Burkinabè Football Federation (FBF) is continuing its scouting of young talent to form the U15 Étalons national team. A first session was held in Ouagadougou in late August 2026, and a second is scheduled in Bobo-Dioulasso at the Wobi stadium from 30 August to 2 September 2026.
Malian President Assimi Goïta sent off three new ambassadors accredited to Türkiye, India and China. The diplomats thanked him and received his guidance for their missions.
Between June and August 2026, the Ouagadougou municipal police impounded about 2,000 animals (cattle, horses, sheep and goats) roaming the streets of the capital. Authorities highlight the accident and sanitation risks posed by stray livestock.
Burkina Faso is launching the "HAKILI Mousso" national contest, initiated by President Ibrahim Traoré, to identify and promote female scientific talent. The initiative aims to give young women and girls greater visibility in science and technology.
Japan has handed over part of the equipment, including heavy machinery, for the Road Maintenance Brigade of Burkina Faso's Ministry of Construction. The overall cost of this cooperation, supported by JICA, exceeds CFA franc 3.5 billion.
Burkinabè winger Issa Sanga Ouédraogo, 19, has officially joined FC Prishtina in Kosovo, his first experience in European football. He previously played in Côte d'Ivoire, notably for Yamoussoukro FC and AFAD Plateau.
Golo FC won the 8th Maracana Inter-grain tournament in Holly on Thursday 27 August 2026, beating Avenir FC 2-0 in the final. Both goals came in the first five minutes.
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) collected 270 billion FCFA in July 2026, or 128.6% of its 210 billion forecast. It targets 112 billion for August.
The antenna heads of the Burkinabè Fund for Economic and Social Development (FBDES) TÕOGO, appointed on 7 August 2026, were officially installed on 28 August 2026. The Secretary General urged them to respond quickly to the population's expectations.
The URCB/SD and REMAPSEN held an information session for media professionals in Ouagadougou on the 10th edition of the excellence competition on sexual and reproductive health and family planning (SRHR/FP) in Ouagadougou Partnership countries. Applications are open and participation is free.
In Ouagadougou, representatives of local authorities from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are drafting and validating the 2026 work plan of the Union of Territorial Authorities of the AES, created in June in Niamey. The aim is to define concrete local cooperation actions.
In Gaoua, ONASER presented to regional authorities, transport operators and media the procedure for identifying the actors who will be honoured at the next "Night of Road Safety Actors and Partners".
The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism visited the Djongo Workshops in Ouagadougou, organised by the Assoura Academy and Studio Ni Wongo around the Kassena Djongo dance. The one-month workshops cover percussion, singing and dance.
The Japanese Embassy handed over 22 construction machines, funded through JICA, to Burkina Faso's Ministry of Construction of the Homeland for road maintenance and emergency works. Twenty more are expected.
Nigeria's newly accredited ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Paebi Endoni, presented his credentials' copies to Burkina Faso's foreign minister on 28 August 2026. Both sides expressed their intention to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and a bilateral meeting was announced.
The General Directorate of the Mining Cadastre brought together mining sector stakeholders and local authorities of the Oubri region in Ziniaré for a workshop on managing mining titles and collecting superficial taxes. Local authorities receive 20% of this tax.
Commissioner Principal Issa Zongo officially took command of the Special Intervention Group of the National Police (GSIPN) at a ceremony presided over by the Director General of the National Police, on 27 August 2026 in Badnogo. His appointment had been decided at the Council of Ministers on 18…
