Twelve alleged Beninese scammers were arrested on October 21 and 22, 2026 in Gaoua by the regional judicial police of Djôrô. They are suspected of defrauding victims by posing as traditional healers and selling paid purification rituals.
At the 9th Rencontres Musicales Africaines (REMA), an AI forum discussed copyright challenges posed by AI-generated works, the economic value of music, and the structuring of African cultural data.
In Sabcé, Adama Siguiré, vice-president of the AES National Commission, urged residents to embrace the ideals of the Popular Progressive Revolution at a local development conference held with the Bissa Gold mining company.
Burkina Faso aims to inseminate 100,000 cows in 2026, up from 12,203 in 2025, after cutting the cost of bovine insemination from 50,000 to 5,000 FCFA. The programme is accompanied by imports of dairy cows and dairy sector initiatives.
Profile of Burkinabè software engineer Auguste Compaoré, trained in the United States, who worked for Wayfair in Boston and Toronto. He co-founded Pubbix Tech in Ouagadougou and founded Futurion in 2023, which develops Muse and Fasoranana.
Three days before the opening of the 18th edition of SIAO in Ouagadougou, preparations are about 90% complete. The Trade Minister, who supervises the organising committee, visited the site and said he was confident about the deadlines. The fair features renovated pavilions and air-conditioned…
The Thomas Sankara and Aube Nouvelle universities will hold an international colloquium in Ouagadougou from 29 to 31 October 2026, honouring Professor Idrissa M. Ouédraogo. It focuses on the informal sector and development in Africa.
Plan International Burkina Faso has launched four projects worth over 3.4 billion FCFA targeting children, women and young people in several regions. They cover green jobs, nutrition, education and water, and the abandonment of female genital mutilation.
In Ziguinchor, a trader of about 27 was found hanged in a shop on Boulevard 54 mètres on Monday 26 October 2026. The central police station opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death, which followed his confiding in relatives about losing 800,000 CFA francs.
Meeting in Rome on 26 and 27 October, the Congolese opposition coalition C64 issued a communiqué considered lacking substance, calling for peace and dialogue in the DRC. The author believes it will not advance the way out of the crisis.
A Spanish high-speed train crashed into the rear of a stopped train near Toledo, killing at least 68 people and hospitalising 58 others. It is the second deadly rail collision in Spain this year.
Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo attended the opening of the 3rd Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow. Vladimir Putin quoted Thomas Sankara on debt.
During his stay in Moscow for the third Russia–Africa Summit, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo gave an interview to RT. He defended a sovereign cooperation with Russia, the break with France and the security gains he claimed.
The State Protocol Directorate-General presented its new digital platform for diplomatic cards and airport access cards to the diplomatic corps accredited in Burkina Faso. The new diplomatic card is valid as a residence permit.
A team of Burkinabè researchers received the 11th Professor Dr Vilho Väisälä Prize of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on 7 October 2026 in Amsterdam. Their work concerns real-time monitoring of runway conditions in rain using ISAC technology.
On the sidelines of the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo gave an interview to RT. He reaffirmed rejection of any foreign tutelage and defended equal-footed cooperation with Russia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is holding a meeting of the national team monitoring the national action plan on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks in Ouagadougou on 27 and 28 October 2026. The aim is to strengthen national prevention, coordination and response against the…
The ICRC launched the harvest of a rice lowland in Zamdogo, Kalsaka commune (Yaadga region), aimed at supporting the resilience of farmers, residents and internally displaced people. The site was developed and expanded to 60 hectares, with training and support for rice processing.
The Congolese opposition grouped in the C64 coalition begins a European tour to win support from Western governments for an inclusive national dialogue. The article questions the real impact of this effort amid tensions over a possible third term for Félix Tshisekedi and insecurity in the East.
The 4th National Education Week runs from 26 to 31 October 2026 with a focus on technical and vocational training. The event brings together public authorities, civil society and the private sector to bring training closer to employment.
