B2Gold published its first-half 2026 results: the Fekola complex in Mali produced 7.27 tonnes of gold, up from 6.87 tonnes in the same period of 2025. Gold sales revenue nearly doubled to 690 billion FCFA.
Four women are candidates to succeed the UN Secretary-General, a post never held by a woman. The article examines the symbolic significance of this race for women's global leadership.
Digital Transition Minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabané inspected two digital construction sites: the national backbone network operations centre (NOC) and the first Maison du citoyen (Zama Tchey), which is 20% complete. She urged contractors to keep up the pace without compromising quality.
From 3 to 7 August 2026, the Ministry of Health is training 72 administrative secretaries from central administration and regional health directorates in the use of artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, Copilot, Word and Excel. The training is delivered by experts from the ministry's IT…
China launched two hyperspectral satellites, "Oriental Smart Eye 01 and 02", from a sea platform off Shandong province, equipped with onboard artificial intelligence that filters and analyses images in orbit. The system aims to cut the time needed to obtain usable information from several days to…
The Ministry of Health has officially launched e-AGRÉMENT, an online portal for approval requests, partnership agreements and authorisations to open private health facilities. Operational since April, the platform has received more than 247 applications, 39 of which have been validated.
A 14-year-old Burkinabè, Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA, has designed "FasoNova", an artificial intelligence. The article presents his path as a technology creator.
In Burkina Faso, the price of a litre of diesel will rise from 675 to 750 FCFA from August 10, 2026. The secretary general of the Prime Minister's office, who chairs the inter-ministerial price committee, justifies the increase by supply costs and the need to secure reserves, as the price had been…
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited state-supported farms in Bama (western Burkina Faso) on 2 August 2026 as part of the Agro-pastoral Offensive. He praised the state of the crops and encouraged the producers.
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism has ordered eighteen event promoters to suspend activities deemed contrary to good morals. The measures rely on the 2025 law on the artist's status.
Orange Money Burkina Faso and Coris Bank International signed an agreement on 5 August 2026 launching the Bank to Wallet service, which lets users transfer funds instantly between a Coris Bank account and an Orange Money wallet in both directions.
Patrice Talon, Benin's former president, was unanimously elected president of the Senate by the 24 votes cast in closed session, as the sole candidate. The article analyses the influence he may retain over his successor, Romuald Wadagni.
In Ouagadougou, actors in the bicycle, moped and motorcycle sector took part in a workshop on a new decree governing the manufacture, assembly, import and distribution of these vehicles. Professionals will need a specific licence, with compliance deadlines set for August 2026 and May 2027.
In an interview with L'Economiste du Faso, Otto Williams, PayPal's global head of payment partnerships, presents the expansion of PayPal USD (PYUSD) to 27 African markets, including Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Rwanda. He discusses its benefits for consumers and businesses, as well as fees and…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, criticised after a plan to open the World Cup to private investors, reportedly held an emergency meeting in Rabat and promised Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for support. The article questions whether he can keep his post before the March 2027 election.
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama is on a state visit to Jamaica, where the two countries expressed a shared willingness to cooperate on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. Jamaica plans to submit a petition to King Charles III in September.
Benin's Senate, installed on July 30, has elected former president Patrice Talon as its president, a first for the country. The article sees it as a way for him to keep influence after handing power to Romuald Wadagni on May 24.
On August 4, 2026, the Ivorian Football Federation officially appointed Hervé Renard as coach of the Côte d'Ivoire senior national team, replacing Emerse Faé, whose contract expired on July 31. The article examines whether he can succeed in the role.
After heavy rains on August 2 and 3 flooded the Nagrin and Bonheur ville neighbourhoods of Ouagadougou, the columnist calls for action upstream against flooding: maintaining drains, proper drainage, compliant gutters and residents' civic behaviour. He welcomes the Laabal Brigade and the city's…
International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan was removed by States Parties on 24 July 2026 following sexual violence allegations, which he disputes. The article questions how to strengthen prevention and accountability against abuses of power in institutions.
