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.
Burkina Faso's foreign minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, received UN Special Envoy Sahle-Work Zewde in Ouagadougou and called for UN reform to better reflect Sahel realities. He also defended AES policy choices, notably prioritising security before elections.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has returned to Yaoundé after a 74-day absence in Europe, the longest of his term. His return was greeted by RDPC supporters lining the roads to the Etoudi presidential palace.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya returned to Yaoundé on 20 August 2026 after 73 days abroad, mostly in Geneva. His absence had fuelled questions about his health and criticism from the opposition.
During inspections of shops in Ouagadougou, control services found about 100 tonnes of rice stored clandestinely in a building intended for residential use. Several shops were sealed and expired products were seized.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, ABNORM seized 11,036 cartons of expired pesticides, estimated at 744.8 million FCFA, after irregularities were found in the conformity documents. The company concerned will be sanctioned.
Illegal gold panners operating on a watercourse at the northern edge of Sissamba village, near Ouahigouya, were evicted and their equipment seized in an operation by the Water and Forestry services with the town council on 19 August 2026. The action aims to halt ore crushing and washing that…
The 7th China-Africa Media Cooperation Forum opened in Beijing on 20 August 2026 with three days of debates on artificial intelligence and the future of audiovisual media. Burkina Faso's Communication Minister, Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, called for innovative content and multilingualism.
Burkina Faso is taking part in the 7th Sino-African Media Cooperation Forum, opened on 20 August 2026 in Beijing, with a delegation led by the Minister of Communication. The forum focuses on audiovisual innovation and is due to produce a joint declaration and an action plan.
On August 18, 2026, students at the Faso Mêbo 2026 holiday camp in Kaya learned about the components of the Defence and Security Forces in the 1st Military Region. The programme included demonstrations, discussions on geopolitics and cultural workshops.
The Association Nouvelle Vision de Yimdi held a belated International Youth Day celebration in Yimdi (Tanghin Dassouri commune), with conferences, training sessions and a gala match. Young people raised concerns about training centres, sports facilities and dedicated spaces.
The Faso Mêbo Holiday Camp, run with the 2nd Military Region, hosted an exchange session on patriotism, discipline and the values of the Popular Progressive Revolution on August 20, 2026. Commander Lassané Porgo urged the young campers to commit to the public good.
The women's football section of AS Police launched a two-day training session in Ouagadougou for 110 young female footballers. It covers sexual and reproductive health, prevention of gender-based violence, discipline, and balancing studies with sport.
