From 9 to 14 August 2026, 44 Burkinabè media professionals of the first intake took part in an immersion at the Pabré police academy, organised by the Ministry of Security. They respond to foreign media that describe it as compulsory military training.
Moov Africa-Onatel launched the 3rd edition of its "Moov Holidays Foot 2026" interdistrict football tournament in Saaba on 15 August 2026. Sixteen under-17 teams from Greater Ouagadougou will compete until 26 September for a 2.5 million CFA franc prize pool.
Colonel Barnabé Kaboré, Director General of Water and Forests, marks the institution's 78th anniversary on August 16, 2026. He praises the work of its agents across the country and pays tribute to those who fell on the front.
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In Pabré, 44 media professionals took part in an immersion in a police environment from 9 to 14 August 2026, organised by the Communication and Security ministries. Journalist Dieudonné Ky represented Aconews.net.
Burkina Faso and Nigeria are strengthening digital cooperation at a bilateral meeting in Ouagadougou focused on connectivity, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and talent. The two digital ministers laid the groundwork for a joint roadmap.
The Malian Armed Forces, supported by their partners, detected several groups of armed terrorists northeast of Sandaré on 15 August 2026 and neutralised them with air assets as part of Operation Dougoukoloko. Surveillance continues.
Gendarmes from the Ouagadougou garrison donated blood at the Paspanga military medical centre on 14 August 2026, at the request of the SOS Sang association. Nearly 200 units were collected to boost transfusion stocks during a malaria peak.
In a reflection presented at a book signing, Youssef Ouédraogo calls for rethinking how boys are raised in Africa. He argues for keeping traditional values while including household tasks, emotional expression and engaged fatherhood.
Burkinabè media leaders, along with counterparts from several African countries, are taking part in a training seminar in China. On 11 and 12 August 2026, they visited technology, industrial and cultural sites in Changsha, Hunan province.
About twenty Burkinabè media managers are attending a training seminar in Beijing, co-organised by China's international broadcasting and television economic and technical cooperation body. It aims to strengthen cooperation and share experience between Chinese and Burkinabè media.
In Hamburg, the International Festival of Gastronomy and Cultural Identity of the Sahelian diaspora showcases the cultures of AES countries through parades, traditional dishes and exchanges between African communities.
The Burkinabè Fund for Economic and Social Development (FBDES) Tõogo officially installed its new technical advisers, directors and heads of department on 14 August 2026. The Director General called on them to show responsibility and teamwork.
The Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina (FAIB) announced that the Maouloud, marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, will be celebrated by the Muslim community on the night of 25 to 26 August 2026.
Pardoned by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno after 455 days in detention, Succès Masra called for reconciliation and said he is ready to work with the government for a "new Chad". He still maintains his innocence in the Mandakao violence case.
South Africa says it spent about 300 million rand (around 16 million euros) to repatriate and deport thousands of foreigners, and is seeking reimbursement from several African countries. Ghana rejects any repayment request.
The Ministry of Basic Education, Literacy and Promotion of National Languages (MEBA/PLN) has published the 2026 results of its staff postings and transfers. They can be consulted at the Kadiogo HR directorate and in the decentralised offices, as well as online.
A road accident on 15 August 2026 on the Nazinon bridge in Sakoinsé led to part of a vehicle's cargo spilling into the river, killing fish. Authorities in the commune of Kokologho have banned residents from catching, selling or eating fish from the area.
The Senegalese government adjusted fuel prices effective Saturday, 15 August 2026. Super petrol rises to 990 CFA francs per litre (+70 CFA francs) and diesel to 750 CFA francs per litre (+75 CFA francs).
A routine check on a public transport vehicle in Tenkodogo led to a drug seizure. The investigation that followed uncovered counterfeit banknotes worth a total of 60 million FCFA in Ouagadougou, according to customs.
