On 13 August 2026, the Ministers of Security and of Communication visited the Pabré Police Academy, where 44 journalists are taking part in the 2026 mandatory patriotic immersion. The Security Minister announced that the immersion will now be held every year.
Burkinabè singer Fleur performed at the closing ceremony of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) Forum on Humanitarian Action and Gender, held in Burkina Faso on 12 August 2026. Her performance added a cultural dimension to the event.
Burkina Faso's Customs seized counterfeit 5,000 F CFA banknotes worth about 60 million F CFA in Tenkodogo, hidden in a cargo that also contained prohibited drugs. Legal proceedings have been announced against the vehicle owner and other implicated persons.
The second Humanitarian Forum and second meeting of gender ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) were held in Ouagadougou. They produced two declarations aimed at better coordinating humanitarian action and gender policies, including through a planned AES humanitarian fund.
An appeal to the Court of Cassation filed by the defence of Banagoulo Yaro suspends the immediate prospect of the trial over the murder of journalist Norbert Zongo, after the investigation chamber confirmed the referral of three defendants. The case now goes before the Court of Cassation.
At just 14 years old, Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", a Burkinabe artificial intelligence. The article presents his journey as a technology creator in Burkina Faso.
From 6 to 8 August 2026 in Ouagadougou, the second edition of the International Children's Festival (FIE Burkina) brought together young participants who presented machines, electronic devices and culinary creations during workshops and competitions.
The Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries officially commissioned the Kaya thermal power plant, with a capacity of 25 MW and a cost of about 15 billion FCFA. It concludes the first series of thermal plant inaugurations, which began on 21 July 2026 at Pabré.
After a mandatory patriotic immersion at the Police Academy, 44 journalists took part in a practical exercise session on a National Police shooting range to better understand the operational realities of the Defence and Security Forces. They say they want to improve their media coverage of…
A joint monitoring mission of the DEPAC 3 programme, supported by Swiss Cooperation, visited Kokologho, Poa and Koudougou in August 2026. It inspected projects including market stalls for women traders, a maternity ward and broadband looms.
More than 40 journalists and media professionals are taking a civic and security training course at the Pabré Police Academy. The Communication and Security ministers visited on 13 August 2026 to discuss responsible news coverage.
Djôrô regional governor Siaka Barro visited two sites of the mandatory patriotic immersion in Gaoua on 13 August 2026. He praised the recruits' training and the quality of catering, and encouraged them to continue until the session ends on 26 August.
Calls are circulating for a new mass crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on August 15, two weeks after a massive influx of migrants in late July that left at least 140 people dead or missing. Morocco has reinforced security and warned its nationals.
On 13 August 2026, Zambians voted to elect their president and members of parliament. The election passed calmly, but unemployment and the high cost of living remain the major challenges for the next president, in a country recovering from a 2020 debt default.
In the DRC, the Ebola epidemic passed 2,000 deaths on 11 August, with over 4,300 confirmed cases. The editorial criticises the authorities' response, the security crisis in the east and President Tshisekedi's third-term project.
Column on rising cost of living in Burkina Faso (sugar, eggs, soap, chinchard fish, cement). The author welcomes the trade ministry's measures, including price caps, while calling for producers to be protected too.
As part of Poko Week, a skin and hair care advisor explains the causes of hair loss, including tight hairstyles, chemical treatments and heat, as well as signs that warrant professional advice. She recommends identifying the cause before starting any treatment.
From 28 July to 8 August 2026, the Public Hygiene Police Brigade of Bobo-Dioulasso caught 40 people smoking in prohibited places during inspections and fined 65 owners of those premises.
Several traders accused of speculation and illegal pricing of eggs were caught in the act in Ouagadougou. They were fined and assigned community work by the Laabal Brigade, following a joint inspection mission.
After outrage over a remark made during the "Intégral Foot" show on RTB, presenter Christelle Paré apologised to viewers. She says she did not intend to question patriotism.
