Burkinabè journalists who completed a six-day patriotic immersion at the Pabré Police Academy (9–14 August 2026) praise training covering civics, first aid, basic soldiering and weapons handling. They deny that participation was forced.
Minister of the People's Servants Mathias Traoré visited several mandatory Patriotic Immersion (IPO) sites in Gaoua to monitor the training. He said he was satisfied with the participants' conduct.
Trade Minister Serigne Guèye Diop says President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will dissolve the National Assembly on 2 December, paving the way for new legislative elections. He accuses the parliamentary majority of "sabotaging" the executive.
At the international gastronomy and cultural identity festival of the Sahelian diaspora in Hamburg, members of the Tuareg community present ceremonial tea and kilichi, two elements of their heritage that symbolise sharing, hospitality and solidarity.
Niger has signed an agreement with the ZIMAR GROUP/HIGH TECH consortium to build a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso, at an estimated cost of over 1,077 billion FCFA. The project follows a 16-year BOT model.
Commentator Ras Bath and influencer Rokia Doumbia were sentenced by the Bamako Court of Appeal to ten years in prison, three of them suspended, and a fine of 240,000 FCFA. They were prosecuted over 2023 remarks on the cost of living.
On loan from Genoa, 18-year-old Burkinabè left-back Latif Ouédraogo made his debut for FC Rapid Bucharest in the derby against Dinamo Bucharest, coming on in the 71st minute. His team lost 1-0.
On loan from RC Lens, Burkinabè goalkeeper Hervé Koffi was named Man of the Match in his first appearance for Union Saint-Gilloise. He says he aims to go as far as possible in the Europa League and to challenge for the Belgian title.
Burkinabè winger Jack Diarra leaves Espérance de Tunis to join Al Ittihad Tripoli in Libya, having signed a two-season contract. According to Africafoot, the transfer is part of a deal linked to Lucas Ribeiro.
The Chadian army has denied any clash with the Nigerien army, calling online reports of a border skirmish false. It says the information aims to sow doubt between the two countries.
This article looks at the small jobs and business activities some pupils take up during school holidays. It highlights their educational value and risks, and stresses the role of parents in supervising them.
Morocco has adopted a law (No. 19.25) governing the management of stray dogs and cats, promulgated on 10 August and in force since 14 August. The text combines animal protection, health prevention and the creation of shelters, against the backdrop of the 2030 World Cup.
Cameroon won its first Women's Africa Cup of Nations by beating Malawi 3-0 in the final on 16 August 2026 in Rabat. The Indomitable Lionesses have also qualified for the Women's World Cup in Brazil.
In an interview with Libre Info, gynaecologist-obstetrician Josiane Ouédraogo explains the causes of obstetric fistula, linked to prolonged difficult labour and delays in care. She also describes its medical, social and psychological consequences.
A column looks at a seizure of over 76 million FCFA, including counterfeit banknotes and narcotics, announced by Burkina Faso's customs on August 13. The author calls on citizens to cooperate with customs against organised crime.
At the first extraordinary session of its sector council, Burkina Faso's digital transition ministry set out the sector's contribution to the "Plan Relance," estimated at 142.13 billion FCFA. The programme focuses in particular on digital sovereignty and the repatriation of sensitive data.
Burkinabè midfielder Rachid Kouda is expected to leave Parma to rejoin Mantova FC, where he played on loan last season. According to Nicolo Schira, the deal is close to being completed.
In Tenkodogo, the Nakambé Regional Directorate of Mines, Kiaka SA mine and Soleil Mining Resources planted 150 seedlings, including local species, as part of National Tree Day. The operation reflects the ministry's requirement that all mining activity include restoring plant cover.
In an interview with Mines Actu Burkina, Mamadou Sagnon, Director General of the Mining Cadastre, outlines the agency's role in managing mining titles, the innovations of the new Mining Code (adopted in July 2024), and the trend in the number of valid titles.
A delegation of Burkinabè and African media professionals visits Shaoshan in Hunan, the birthplace of Mao Zedong. The article describes the family home, the monumental square with its six-metre statue, and the site's role in "red tourism".
