The Consortium Pluriel closed 72 hours of activities in Ouagadougou marking the 25th anniversary of the "Women, Peace and Security" agenda. A conference, a caravan, a slam contest and a gala match aimed to raise awareness among women and youth about their role in peace.
The BMCRF announces the sale at social prices of 100 tonnes of rice seized and confiscated for clandestine storage, on prior subscription from 1 September 2026. Proceeds will go to the Fonds de Soutien Patriotique.
The Stade du 4-Août hosted the closing ceremony of the mandatory patriotic immersion (IPO) for the Kadiogo province, presided over by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The one-month training programme involved 65,000 conscripts, including young high-school graduates.
The second cohort of the compulsory Patriotic Immersion (IPO) ended on 27 August 2026 in Ouahigouya, Yaadga region, after 30 days of training for more than 3,000 new bachelor's graduates. They received instruction in patriotism, discipline and civic responsibility.
The Ouagadougou commune announces the recruitment of new pupils for public primary schools for the 2026/2027 school year, on Saturday 5 September 2026 from 8 a.m. Children aged 6 to 8 are eligible, registering with a birth certificate extract.
Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine has concluded a two-day visit to Algeria, where he met his counterpart Sifi Ghrieb and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Talks covered border security, economic cooperation and major interconnection projects, amid Algeria's growing rapprochement with…
Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the CPC leadership to organise rescue efforts after a devastating mudslide in Gyirong county, Xizang. A moment of silence was observed in tribute to the victims, struck at the Gyirong border post on Wednesday.
A paediatrician explains why the malaria vaccine and seasonal chemoprevention can be used together: the vaccine strengthens the body's defences, while the medicine acts directly on the parasite during periods of high exposure. He also stresses the importance of mosquito nets and of seeking…
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi has announced a national dialogue lasting at most three months on peace and state refoundation, starting with consultations in the 26 provinces before national assises in Kinshasa. The move comes amid debates over a possible constitutional revision, which the…
Young women who completed Burkina Faso's mandatory patriotic immersion (IPO) describe the values they learned, such as respect, solidarity and discipline, and thank the head of state and trainers.
At the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou, participants in the patriotic immersion celebrated the closing ceremony in a festive atmosphere, expressing their satisfaction with the experience, which focused on citizenship and patriotism.
Chief Commissioner Issa Zongo has officially taken command of the GSIPN, the elite unit of Burkina Faso's National Police, at a ceremony held at the Badnogo camp. He is the unit's very first commander.
Chief Commissioner Issa Zongo has officially taken command of the GSIPN, the national police special intervention unit created in November 2023 for special operations and the fight against terrorism, at a ceremony in Ouagadougou on 27 August 2026.
This article announces the publication of tenders in issue no. 4476 of the daily newspaper for Friday, 28 August 2026, available via a link. The text provided does not include the details of the tenders and only points to access to them.
In an interview with Burkina24, economist Salifou Ouédraogo describes the Burkina Faso economy as resilient, citing growth, disinflation, a smaller budget deficit and 448 billion FCFA in revenue in July 2026 (121.41% of target).
On 25 August 2026, the ARSN inspected the radiology facilities of the Clinique les Oliviers in Ouagadougou as part of an application to operate its X-ray equipment. A letter will notify any shortcomings and corrective measures.
President Ibrahim Traoré received Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot, who said Belgium intends to strengthen its cooperation with Burkina Faso in support of the state's priorities, including the RELANCE 2026-2030 plan.
Rahimo FC, Burkina Faso champion, won the 33rd AJSB Super Cup against Vitesse FC, winners of the Coupe du Faso, on penalties (4-3) after a 1-1 draw at the Wobi stadium in Bobo-Dioulasso on August 22, 2026.
Head of State Ibrahim Traoré presided in Ouagadougou over the closing ceremony of the 2026 Mandatory Patriotic Immersion (IPO), a one-month training for 65,000 conscripts. He urged humility, solidarity and good morals, and announced the future creation of National Immersion Centres.
The 65,000 conscripts of the 2nd edition of the Mandatory Patriotic Immersion (IPO) completed their month of training in Ouagadougou on 27 August 2026. President Ibrahim Traoré urged them to show humility, solidarity and commitment, and announced the upcoming creation of National Immersion Centres.
