Cameroonian President Paul Biya returned to Yaoundé on 20 August 2026 after 74 days spent in Europe on a private stay. His absence had raised questions about his health and schedule.
The BMCRF and ABNORM carried out an inspection in Ouagadougou on 19 August 2026. They found 100 tonnes of rice illegally stored in a residence, along with expired products and cases of non-compliance with approved prices. Several shops were sealed.
Canada, together with UNFPA in Burkina Faso, handed the Ministry of Health three ambulances, 200 hospital beds, 115 delivery tables and other medical equipment. The donation aims to improve care and maternal and newborn health, under the PROSSEC project.
Burkina Faso is taking part in the 7th China-Africa Media Cooperation Forum, which opened in Beijing on 20 August 2026. A delegation led by the Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism is attending alongside about thirty African countries.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urges Japan to acknowledge the outcome of World War II and stop minimising its past as an aggressor. She criticises Tokyo's policy of remilitarisation.
China is strengthening its natural disaster governance, with interministerial coordination, technological tools (satellite remote sensing, big data, AI) and decentralised emergency resources. The article presents this policy as a priority of the Chinese Communist Party.
Paul Biya returned to Yaoundé airport on 20 August 2026 after a 74-day private stay in Switzerland. In a satirical tone, the author comments on a welcome organised by the RDPC and criticises the president's governing from afar.
A 14-year-old, Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA, designed "FasoNova", a Burkinabè artificial intelligence. The article only provides the introduction.
Burkina Faso's customs services seized narcotics during a road check in Tenkodogo on July 23, 2026, then found counterfeit banknotes worth 60 million FCFA in Ouagadougou. The investigation led to the dismantling of a counterfeiting network linked to drug trafficking.
The Central African Republic has temporarily closed the Zamboye artisanal gold mine, near the Cameroonian border, after a landslide killed at least 49 people according to the Ministry of Mines. The toll could be higher, and rescue operations have been suspended.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has returned to Yaoundé after 73 days abroad, a private stay in Geneva that fueled questions about his health and the running of state affairs.
At the second edition of the Maracana Alliance Multi-Services tournament, Périgban FC beat Bafuji FC 1-0 in a friendly women's match. In the men's gala match, the Orpailleurs beat the Commerçants 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The final between Liverpool and Dream Team is set for 22 August 2026.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya returned to Yaoundé on 20 August 2026 after 74 days abroad, greeted by RDPC supporters. The article argues his return does not end doubts about his health or his ability to govern.
The campaign for Nigeria's presidential and legislative elections, scheduled for January 16, officially opened on August 19. Incumbent Bola Tinubu is seeking a second term against many challengers, in a difficult security context.
Zambian incumbent Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected with 60% of the vote against Brian Mundubile (38%), according to the Electoral Commission. The article highlights the economic and social challenges ahead and the risk of a post-election crisis.
In a column, "Le Fou" denounces misleading advertising by some private schools that inflate pass rates and official recognition, and head teachers who use school reports to discourage transfers. He recalls Burkina Faso's legal framework and advises parents.
The provincial director of preschool, primary and non-formal education in Kadiogo has instructed heads of basic education districts (CEB) to stop school directors from charging fees for enrolment certificates, term report cards and cardboard folders. The article welcomes the measure, as these fees…
This article lists ten attitudes to avoid in a relationship when a woman is financially independent, such as belittling her partner, deciding alone or confusing autonomy with isolation. It advocates balance, dialogue and mutual respect.
Burkinabè defender Edmond Tapsoba has been named captain of Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the 2026-2027 season. It is a first for a Burkinabè player in the Bundesliga and in the five biggest European leagues.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya returned to Yaoundé on 20 August 2026 after 73 days abroad, arriving from Geneva. His absence, officially described as a short private stay, had fuelled speculation about his health.
