According to Burkinabè news agency AIB, terrorist groups are forcibly recruiting minors aged 10 to 14 to replace heavy losses, notably by the GSIM. The army rescued several of these children during the dismantling of terrorist bases.
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila has brought a case before the US federal court to challenge financial sanctions imposed by the US Treasury's OFAC in late April 2026 over alleged support for the AFC/M23 rebels. The columnist doubts the case will succeed and says he should provide evidence.
On the International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade, marked on 23 August 2026 in Ouidah (Benin) under the theme "From the Door of No Return to the Door of Return", the article looks at the consequences of the slave trade for Africa and its descendants. It also addresses official apologies…
The gendarmerie of Ouessa, in Ioba province, seized nearly 44 tonnes of non-compliant fertilizers and pesticides. The columnist praises the action and condemns those who tried to bring these products into Burkina Faso.
Rahimo FC won the 33rd AJSB Super Cup on 22 August 2026 at the Stade Wobi in Bobo-Dioulasso, beating Vitesse FC 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. It is the club's second consecutive AJSB Super Cup.
The Naaba Sanom choir marked its golden jubilee on 23 August 2026 with a thanksgiving mass at Ouagadougou's cathedral parish. Founded in 1975, it is calling for support and focusing on training young members.
Reine Mbadeal, a Chadian model with a degree in political science, continues her career in fashion while training young models in Chad. The article traces her path from Melfi to the catwalks.
USFA beat Dynamique FC of Benin 3-0 in the opening match of the UFOA-B zone qualifying tournament for the CAF Women's Champions League, played at the 4-Août stadium in Ouagadougou. The tournament runs in Burkina Faso until 5 September 2026.
A Burkinabè parliamentary delegation led by Ousmane Bougouma, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the People, arrived in Niamey on 22 August for the AES confederal parliamentary sessions. The inaugural session opens on 24 August 2026 and is meant to lay the groundwork for their operation.
The 6th edition of the Campus Voice singing contest was held on 22 August 2026 in Ouagadougou. Fadila Rowan, a student at the École burkinabè des affaires, won with an average score of 14.56/20 and takes home one million CFA francs.
Once hit hard by insecurity, the locality of Bissanderou in the rural commune of Tcheriba is gradually recovering thanks to the VDP and the FDS. A delegation from the CAEDS visited on 21 August 2026 to hear about the living conditions and needs of the volunteers.
Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment Annick Pikbougoum/Zingué Ouattara visited young fish farmers at the Loumbila dam on 22 August 2026, on the sidelines of the Military-Cultural Camp for Adolescents and Youth. She encouraged their floating-cage fish farming, which creates jobs and income.
The Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment visited young fish farmers at the Loumbila dam on 22 August 2026, during a visit to the 3rd Military-Cultural Camp for Adolescents and Youth. He praised their floating cage operations, which create jobs and reduce dependence on imported fish.
Burkinabè goalkeeper Hillel Konaté has extended his contract with ESTAC Troyes until 2028. He says he is satisfied and aims for the club's survival and playing time in Ligue 1.
Ivorian actor Gbizié Troupa Bruno, known by the stage name "Zoumana", died on 22 August 2026 in Abidjan, according to the Minister of Culture. A figure of Ivorian comedy, he had been named an Officer of the Ivorian Order of Cultural Merit in 2023.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, the poor condition of several roads around the Grand Marché, especially after rain, worries road users and traders. The article calls for regular road maintenance as a lever for local development.
The Senegalese government expresses full solidarity with International Criminal Court officials targeted by new US sanctions, including Senegalese national Abdoulaye Sèye. Dakar reaffirms its commitment to the Rome Statute and the independence of international justice.
A World Bank analysis published on 15 July 2026 shows that regulatory restrictions on road freight services vary widely across African countries. A highly restrictive regime in a single country can limit the benefits of an entire trade corridor.
The first edition of the Sahel Tech Innovation Challenge (STIC'26) ended in Ouagadougou after a competition bringing together over 600 projects from 23 African countries. Burkina Faso won first prize, ahead of Senegal and Mali.
Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly monitoring young RC Lens defender Ismaëlo Ganiou, with no deal reached this summer as the player is under contract with the club until 2030. PSG could return for him in summer 2027.
