Burkina Faso inaugurated four thermal power plants in Pabré, Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou and Kaya within 21 days, adding a total capacity of 126.4 MW. Authorities present this first phase as a way to reduce the country's energy dependence.
Mali's prosecution has requested 10 years in prison for commentator Ras Bath and 10 years, including 5 suspended, for activist Rokia Doumbia, at the end of their trial before the Bamako Court of Appeal. The verdict is expected on 17 August 2026.
The Motards du Faso completed a ten-day regional tour of about 3,000 km across Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria in Ouagadougou. On their return, the association called for systematic helmet use on motorcycles.
At a training seminar in Beijing for Burkinabè media managers, Yang Yong, deputy director general of the NRTA, presents China's broadcasting strategy, linking culture, economy and international cooperation. He also outlines the country's modernisation milestones.
A 21-day seminar bringing together about twenty Burkinabè media leaders opened in Beijing on 8 August 2026. The programme includes lectures on AI, virtual and augmented reality, and field visits. Participants are also invited to the 7th China-Africa Media Conference Forum.
CEGECI announces a special debt recovery operation running from July 20 to August 19, 2026. The article contains only an illustrative image, with no further details.
Energy minister Yacouba Gouba inaugurated three thermal power plants in Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou and Kaya, in addition to the Pabré plant (50 MW). Together, the four plants total 126.4 MW.
The Société des Mines de Sanbrado (SOMISA SA) has launched its biennial community health programme, costing 45 million CFA francs, for the commune of Boudry, in partnership with the Zorgho health district. It includes campaigns against malaria and HIV/AIDS.
A 14-year-old Burkinabè creator, Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", an artificial intelligence. The excerpt only gives the start of the article.
CODEC-Ouaga held a meeting in Ouagadougou with market and yaars leaders on financial inclusion, the "CODECO" tontine savings product, and the rice and poultry value chains. It was organised with the national union of market traders' associations.
The Faso Mêbo 2026 Holiday Camp was launched on 10 August in Ouagadougou for about 1,500 pupils, who will receive ten days of training in civic duty, discipline and patriotism, as well as in trades such as paving-stone making.
The ONC-AC demolished illegal structures built on the right-of-way of the Grand Ouaga bypass road (East-North section) as part of an operation to clear the full 125 km of the infrastructure.
The Minister of Energy officially launched production at the Kaya thermal power plant (25 MW, about 15 billion FCFA), closing a series of inaugurations that began in Pabré. Together the plants total 126.4 MW.
A crash involving two pickup trucks carrying farm workers killed at least 18 people on Tuesday in Ismailia governorate, Egypt, most of them teenagers. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered an investigation.
From 20 July to 5 August 2026, the CNLF seized over 141 million FCFA worth of fraudulent or prohibited products, including diverted subsidised fuel, medicines and alcoholic energy drinks. The operations took place in Ouagadougou, Zabré, Poè and Karpala.
The U20 Stallions, champions of the UFOA-B zone, were welcomed at Ouagadougou airport by sports ministry officials, the Burkinabè Football Federation and supporters. They now aim for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations and a World Cup qualification.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré received the humanitarian and gender ministers of the AES, who reported on the 2nd humanitarian forum held in Ouagadougou. They announced a joint roadmap focused on resilience and the launch of an AES women's platform.
The Director of Regulation and Monitoring of Religious, Customary and Traditional Activities gave a conference in Ouagadougou on law No. 020-2026 on religious freedoms, addressed to pastors and Christian faithful. He explained that the law aims at responsible exercise of this freedom, including…
Energy Minister Yacouba Zabré Gouba inaugurated a 25 MW thermal power plant in Kaya, equipped with 28 CUMMINS engines and built through a public-private partnership by BUTEC. It is the fourth plant of the first emergency wave of such facilities in the country.
The OFNAC in Senegal publishes a "clear" list of officials who have declared their assets and a "black" list of those who have not, the day after an extraordinary session of the National Assembly began examining a bill on the head of state's asset declaration. More than 1,000 people are now on the…
