Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga was received in Algiers by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as part of the normalisation of relations between Bamako and Algiers after several years of tension. He called for close cooperation between the two countries.
In this press review on women's rights in Africa, the article argues that laws alone are not enough: effective implementation requires political will, sustainable funding and collective mobilisation. Women's organisations in Ouagadougou discussed gender-responsive budgeting and free care for…
About thirty media professionals in Ouagadougou were trained by the NGO ACRA on fake news and hate speech. The article also looks at the role of social media rumours, such as during the Ceuta crisis, and urges verification before sharing.
The harvest of fish raised in floating cages on the Yacouta dam, in Dori (Liptako region), was launched on 24 August 2026. The 18 cages are expected to yield about 15 tonnes of fish, six months after stocking.
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga was received by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Monday, 24 August 2026, during a working visit to Algiers. He carried a message from Malian transitional president Assimi Goïta, who agreed to an official visit to Algeria.
The Ministry of Health has announced the 14th National Week of Traditional and Alternative Medicine and the 24th African Day of Traditional Medicine, held from 31 August to 5 September 2026 in Manga. The events aim to integrate improved traditional medicines into the health system.
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye MAIGA was received in audience in Algiers by Algerian President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE during a working visit. He carried a message from Transition President Assimi GOITA, who agreed to make an official visit to Algeria.
In Dori, in the Liptako region, the governor launched on 24 August 2026 the harvest of fish raised in 18 floating cages on the Yacouta dam. Expected output is 15 tonnes, six months after stocking began.
In Dori, in the Liptako region, the harvest of fish raised in 18 floating cages on the Yacouta dam was officially launched on 24 August 2026 by the governor. The expected output is 15 tonnes, six months after stocking began.
Burkina Faso's National Police has issued a wanted notice for Konkobo Djalilou, suspected of breach of trust involving a large sum of money. He was reportedly seen in Kombissiri and is believed to be fleeing toward Ghana.
The Burkina Faso Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (SOGOB) held a training session in Bobo-Dioulasso on 20–21 August 2026 for 38 midwives on managing postpartum haemorrhage, a cause of maternal mortality. It was the third and final session in the series.
Wednesday 26 August 2026 is declared a paid public holiday across Burkina Faso for Maouloud, according to the Ministry of Servants of the People. Services with permanent activities must maintain continuity of service.
SOGOB brought together 38 midwives in Bobo-Dioulasso on 20–21 August 2026 for an advocacy workshop on preventing and managing postpartum haemorrhage, which the article describes as a leading cause of maternal deaths in Burkina Faso.
In Dori, the harvest of fish raised in 18 floating cages on the Yacouta dam has been launched by the governor of the Liptako region. Expected output is 15 tonnes, after six months of trials.
By August 21, 2026, contributions to the Faso Mêbo initiative had reached CFA 293,256,142, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. All 17 regions of Burkina Faso have now each surpassed the 10 million CFA franc mark.
The 45 deputies of the AES Confederal Parliament, 15 from each country (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger), were sworn in on Monday 24 August 2026 in Niamey. The ceremony was chaired by Ousmane Bougouma, president of the inaugural session.
The Burkinabè government has declared Wednesday 26 August 2026 a paid public holiday nationwide for Maouloud. Services with permanent activities are asked to ensure continuity.
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Crafts reminds the public of price caps for everyday consumer goods (sugar, rice, cooking oil, bread, eggs, soap, cement, gas, fuel) in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso. The statement is dated 24 August 2026.
The commander of the 5th Gendarmerie Legion, Lieutenant-Colonel Kafando Hamado, made command visits on 11 and 14 August 2026 to gendarmerie detachments in Toéni and Barani. He encouraged the troops, stressed vigilance, and called for coordination with the VDP and civilians against the terrorist…
Bogodogo University Hospital in Ouagadougou has launched cataract surgery by phacoemulsification, a first in Burkina Faso's public hospitals. The technique allows near-immediate visual recovery at a reduced cost to patients.
