The 8th West African Mining Activities Week (SAMAO) and the 1st AES Energy, Mines and Hydrocarbons Week (SEMH-AES) were launched in Ouagadougou. The event, scheduled for 14–19 September 2026 at the SIAO, focuses on governance of extractive resources.
Rapid Bucharest has announced the one-season loan signing of Chec Bebel Doumbia, an 18-year-old midfielder of Burkinabè origin, from Genoa CFC. The loan runs until 30 June 2027.
The Board of Directors of the FBDES "Tõogo" met on 18 August 2026 for its first extraordinary session of the year, chaired by Kadiatou Oulla/Paré. Members are to deliberate on financial management files and review a roadmap and the PA-FBDES project.
Franco-Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo unveiled her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on 18 August 2026. She is the first African artist to receive this honour.
Endeavour Mining says it bought 360 billion FCFA worth of goods and services from companies based in Burkina Faso between 2021 and 2025. Over the same period, it says it paid the state 563 billion FCFA in taxes, 242 billion in royalties and 99 billion in dividends.
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as head coach of the men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw after Senegal's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Endeavour Mining presented its 2021-2025 country impact report for Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou. The Houndé and Mana mines account for 36% of the group's production and 35% of its revenue in 2025.
In Diébougou, the Bougouriba provincial Directorate of Sports, Youth and Employment held a popular cross-country run and aerobics session as part of International Youth Day 2026, attended by the High Commissioner and many young people. The theme focuses on youth commitment to building a sovereign…
Niger's Ministry of Petroleum received the chargé d'affaires of the US embassy in Niamey on 18 August 2026. The two sides discussed cooperation in exploration, drilling, associated gas and oil blocks open to partners.
The Organising Committee launched the 8th SAMAO 2026 in Ouagadougou, coupled with the first SEMH-AES. The mining event will take place from 14 to 19 September 2026 at the SIAO site, featuring digital innovations and a day dedicated to the AES.
The Malian Armed Forces, supported by partners, carried out airstrikes on JNIM/FLA armed group gatherings east of Sikasso, in the Sounsan forest and northeast of Andéramboukane (Ménaka). Several terrorists were neutralised and war materiel destroyed.
The pre-tournament press conference for the UFOA-B Women's Champions League qualifying tournament, scheduled in Ouagadougou, was postponed to 11 a.m. due to heavy rain. It brings together women's football stakeholders and the media before the kick-off.
President of Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré received the U20 Stallions, champions of the UFOA-B Tournament won in Yamoussoukro against Nigeria, which qualifies Burkina Faso for the 2027 U20 AFCON in Ghana. He announced a new approach to supporting youth national teams.
The launch cocktail for the 8th SAMAO, combined with the 1st AES Energy, Mining and Hydrocarbons Week (SEMH-AES), was held on 18 August 2026 in Ouagadougou. The event, scheduled for 14 to 19 September 2026 at the SIAO, will focus on governance of extractive resources.
Senegal's National Assembly has adopted a revision of Article 37 of the Constitution requiring the president, the prime minister and the speaker of the National Assembly to make a public asset declaration both on taking and on leaving office. The reform passed by 133 votes to 2.
Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo becomes the first African female singer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, recognising her international career.
Rehabilitation work on the Bangr-wéogo urban park in Ouagadougou was launched on 18 August 2026 with the laying of the foundation stone. An overall investment of over 75 billion FCFA is announced, including 5 billion FCFA for the first phase.
The official campaign for the 16 January 2027 presidential and legislative elections in Nigeria opens on 19 August 2026. Incumbent Bola Tinubu, described as the favourite, faces a fragmented opposition amid concerns over the cost of living and insecurity.
Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo, 66, becomes the first Black African woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. She is recognised for more than 40 years of career and her five Grammy Awards.
An Orange Money shop was robbed in Bousséra, Poni province, on 17 August 2026 around 8:30 p.m. by five armed men riding motorcycles. According to preliminary, unconfirmed information, nearly 10 million FCFA was taken.
