Endeavour Mining is running malaria control programmes in Burkina Faso around its Houndé and Mana mines, based on entomological studies. The "Un Village Sans Palu" project in Dangouna reportedly cut malaria incidence by more than 65% in nine months.
Endeavour Mining supported more than 20 health initiatives in Burkina Faso, benefiting over 21,800 people with an investment of FCFA 947 million. The actions cover maternity care, malaria prevention, health centres and free caravans.
Chérif Kounta, a 14-year-old Burkinabè prodigy, founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", an artificial intelligence. The article presents his path as a technology creator in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso received a recognition certificate from WHO AFRO for the availability of its health workforce data, ranking 1st in francophone Africa, 2nd in Africa and 5th worldwide. Its data availability score rose from 89% to 93%.
The National Police is actively searching for Zerbo Moussa, born on 12 February 1982 in Ségou (Mali). According to the statement, he is reportedly moving between the Nakambé and Nazinon regions. The public is asked to report any information to the numbers 17, 16 or 1010.
The Burkinabè Football Federation (FBF) has launched a call for applications to recruit a new national coach and an assistant coach for the Etalons Dames, after the current technical staff's contract expired.
The National Police dismantled three smuggling groups in Pô, Nahouri province, and seized goods (cigarette cartons, fertilizer, fuel, counterfeit drinks) worth an estimated 20 million FCFA during Operation WIBGA III.
Senegal's Constitutional Council rejected the National Assembly's bill on the president's secret funds, citing the exclusive nature of the management of these credits. Referred by the executive, the text cannot now oversee how these funds are used.
The presidents of the DR Congo, the Central African Republic, Uganda and Burundi have joined forces against the Ebola epidemic (Bundibugyo strain), which has already caused 2,500 deaths in three months, with support from Africa CDC. The article notes there is no vaccine yet and says the pledges…
On 25 August 2026, Senegal's Constitutional Council declared inadmissible the National Assembly's bill regulating special funds. Referred by the executive, which argued some provisions fell under regulatory rather than legislative power, the ruling ends a standoff between the government and…
The National Police, through the Oubri regional Anti-Drug Unit branch, dismantled an alleged tramadol trafficking network. Suspects were arrested and 5,000 blister packs, estimated at 8.5 million FCFA, were seized.
A research-creation seminar organised by artist-researcher Charles Nomwendé Tiendrébéogo examines the move of traditional masks, especially zoomorphic ones, from village rituals to the theatre stage. Academics and traditional knowledge holders took part.
The Central Office for Narcotics Control (OCS) seized more than 300 kg of Tramadol tablets and other psychotropic products at Bamako's main market, valued at over 300 million FCFA. Four people were arrested.
The National Police, through the Oubri regional antenna of the Anti-Drug Unit, dismantled a tramadol trafficking network and seized 5,000 blister packs, a vehicle and cash. The suspects mainly supplied Ouagadougou.
The Association Jeunes Faiseurs de Paix (AJFP) held the 9th stop of its "Graine de Cohésion" caravan in district 12 of Ouagadougou, where a local peace cell made up of young people was set up. The event aimed to promote peace and social cohesion in the face of terrorism.
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has ordered the removal of 173 soldiers from the Guinean Armed Forces for "desertion," according to a decree read on national television on 24 August 2026. The list includes Commander Michel Lamah, who took part in the 2021 coup.
Open TV, a new community-based local television channel, was launched in Kaya at a ceremony presided over by the acting governor of the Koulsé region. The Minister of Communication urged the channel to practise its profession responsibly.
World champion Iron Biby organised an amateur mixed martial arts evening in Bobo-Dioulasso on 21 August 2026, called "le réveil patriotique", bringing together Burkinabè and Cameroonian fighters. Participants received cash awards of 75,000 to 225,000 CFA francs.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, chairman of the AES Heads of State College, addresses confederal deputies at the opening of the first confederal Parliament session in Niamey. He urges them to put the general interest of the AES above partisan calculations.
The Special Delegation of Arrondissement No. 3 of Ouagadougou announces a sale of local rice and maize by SONAGESS, starting Thursday 27 August 2026 at 8 a.m. at two sites. Rice sells for 10,000 FCFA per 25 kg bag and maize for 6,000 FCFA per 50 kg bag.
