List of on-duty pharmacies in Ouagadougou for the period from 15 to 22 August 2026, grouped by district, with the phone numbers of each pharmacy. Published by Laborpresse.net.
At the end of a compulsory patriotic immersion at the Police Academy, 44 journalists took part in practical exercises on a National Police shooting range to better understand the operational realities of the Defence and Security Forces (FDS). Participants say they want to improve their media…
According to Ian Cameron, chair of the parliamentary police committee, gang violence has not decreased since the army was deployed and has even risen in some areas. Operation Prosper, due to run until 31 March 2027, has already cost 823 million rand.
Zambia's Electoral Commission has lifted the suspension of vote counting following violence against election officials and the theft of ballots. Partial results are expected Friday evening and final results on Monday.
The Consumers' League of Burkina (LCB) is concerned about the rise in diesel from 675 to 750 FCFA per litre and fears a domino effect on prices of goods and transport. It calls for a freeze on tariffs and tighter controls on subsidised fuel.
Magistrate Issa Gouo was sworn in on 14 August 2026 at the Ouaga 1 High Court to take up his duties as State Judicial Agent, following his appointment at the Council of Ministers on 30 July 2026. He is responsible for representing the State before the courts and defending its assets.
The national launch of the second edition of the Faso Mêbo Holiday Camp took place in Dori, in the 4th Military Region (Liptako and Soum). The 2026 edition brings together 464 campers from 13 to 22 August, focusing on civic, patriotic and military education.
Editorial by Pascal Koama on the Burkina Faso ministry of culture's ban on so-called cultural events that draw many young people. The author finds their content problematic but argues they should be reshaped rather than removed, through dialogue with the organisers.
The 82 Malian soldiers freed on 13 August 2026 by JNIM and FLA returned to Bamako on 14 August. They were welcomed by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and will receive free medical care.
The association Publicitaires associés has installed its new National Executive Office, led by Christophe Sombié, who succeeds Salif Sanfo for a three-year term. The new president has set priorities focused on governance, advocacy for sector regulation and partnerships.
Achille Sow, CEO of the Sissiman group, donated an 800-metre paved street in the Ouaga 2000 district (arrondissement 12) as part of the Presidential Initiative for Community Development. The inauguration took place on 14 August 2026, and he also donated 15 tonnes of food.
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya returned to Conakry on August 14, 2026, after ten days abroad on annual leave in Greece, according to the Presidency. He was welcomed at Ahmed Sékou Touré airport under heavy security.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has granted a presidential pardon to Succès Masra, former prime minister and leader of the main opposition party, and eight other political leaders. The pardon is not an amnesty: the convictions remain on criminal records and the opposition figures remain…
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya returned to Conakry on 14 August 2026 after an 11-day annual holiday in Greece. He was greeted at Ahmed Sékou Touré airport by officials and a large crowd.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, ONASER carried out a road safety awareness operation (seatbelts, helmets, traffic lights, alcohol checks) with the National Police, the Municipal Police and the regional road safety service. It is part of ONASER's 10th national week.
On 9 August 2026, in Lomé, the KAdam-KAdam association presented the residency showing of "Tribalia: The Path of Forgiveness," a play directed by Gilbert H.A. Agbevide from a text by Patron Henekou. The article examines this work in progress, including its use of the Ewe language, lantern masks…
In Dori, Minister of State Célestin Simporé praised the commitment of the Defence and Security Forces deployed in Liptako and Soum against terrorism. He referred to the Gayeri and Solhan attacks and called for unity.
The National Gendarmerie closed the first edition of its Éclos Talents holiday football camp in Ouagadougou, which hosted about a hundred children over one month. Under the theme "The culture of patriotism through sport", the initiative aims at civic education and gives special attention to…
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga received Haoliang Xu, UN Deputy Secretary-General and UNDP Deputy Administrator, who is visiting Bamako. Discussions covered cooperation in the economy, territorial administration and reconciliation.
In Ouagadougou, municipal police and national police shut down the “Allah Ti Kouma” complex, despite a 2025 court ruling already ordering its closure. More than a hundred people were detained and motorcycles were seized.
