In the "Semaine de Poko" section, a skincare adviser for dark skin presents seven rules for managing dry skin: gentle cleansers, lukewarm water, internal hydration, cream then oil, gentle exfoliation, regular care and natural fabrics.
The Ouagadougou regional council of the Burkina Faso pharmacists' order has decided to increase the number of on-duty pharmacies from 60 to 120, especially at weekends, from July to November. The measure aims to ensure access to medicines during the rainy season, when malaria cases peak.
The 16th International Tourism and Hospitality Fair of Ouagadougou (SITHO) will take place from 22 to 27 September 2026 at the SIAO exhibition park, under the theme of financing tourism projects. A tourism forum for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is also planned.
Colonel Tago Théophile Florian Koudbi was installed on 6 August 2026 in Ouagadougou as commander of the 3rd Gendarmerie Legion, which covers Kadiogo, Nando, Oubri and Nazinon. He succeeds Colonel Issa Yaguibou, who became Chief of Staff of the National Gendarmerie, and set out three priorities…
The site FasoAmazone.net highlights the rise of African women's football at the 2026 Women's AFCON in Morocco, praising the intensity of the matches and the talent of players from the continent's best teams. The article is a very general opinion piece, with no specific facts or results.
Former Beninese president Patrice Talon has been elected president of the Senate, the new upper chamber of parliament created by the constitutional reform of December 2025. Louis Vlavonou was elected vice-president and Alassane Séïdou will serve as rapporteur.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) signed a memorandum of understanding with China's Hohai University to promote research, innovation and knowledge exchange. The Chinese delegation, led by its president, was received by the vice-chancellor.
Preparations for the 16th edition of the Ouagadougou International Tourism and Hospitality Fair (SITHO) have been launched at a press conference. The event will take place from 22 to 27 September 2026 at the SIAO exhibition park, under the theme of financing major tourism projects.
The Ministry of Culture has ordered artist Kosa Pic to immediately remove from all platforms posts about his recent creation, deemed contrary to public morals, or face a ban from practising as an artist and possible prosecution. He was already convicted in 2025 over his clip "Zaaka".
The director general of the Burkinabè Atomic Energy Agency (ABEA), Harouna Sawadogo, was received by the president of the Transitional Legislative Assembly. He presented the agency's missions, created in August 2024, and sought its guidance.
The Ministry of Culture has ordered artist Kosa Pic to remove from all platforms the posts related to his latest creation, deemed contrary to public morals. If he refuses, he risks being barred from working as an artist and facing other legal proceedings.
The Culture ministry has ordered artist Kosa Pic to remove all online posts related to his latest creation, deemed contrary to public morals. If he refuses, he risks a ban from practising his art. The artist had already been sentenced in July 2025 over his clip "Zaaka".
Colonel Théophile Tago has taken command of the 3rd Gendarmerie Legion in Ouagadougou, succeeding Colonel Issa Yaguibou, who was appointed Chief of General Staff of the National Gendarmerie. He set three priorities: protecting the population, cohesion and a results-driven approach.
Japan's Ministry of Defense published its 2026 defense white paper on August 4. The article, in a strongly critical tone, denounces an accelerated remilitarization of Japan and accusations against China.
Burkina Faso's state revenue agencies collected 448 billion FCFA in July 2026, against a forecast of 369 billion, a surplus of 79 billion (121.41%). The Ministry of Economy and Finance hailed the performance.
Nigerian Defence Minister General Christopher Musa calls on ECOWAS and the AES to join forces against terrorism and cross-border crime. During a working visit to Benin, he advocated a regional cooperation framework.
Chief Commissioner Bayi Akim Nignan was officially installed on 3 August 2026 in Ouagadougou as head of the Central Brigade for the Fight against Cybercrime (BCLCC), succeeding Bantida Samire Yoni. He had been appointed by the Council of Ministers on 23 July 2026.
Profile of Tanzanian businessman Mohamed "Mo" Dewji, born in 1975, who grew the family group MeTL from about 30 million dollars to over 2 billion dollars in revenue. The article also covers his foundation and his 2018 kidnapping.
According to INTERPOL's 2026 report on cyber threats in Africa, artificial intelligence is used in 55% of reported cybercrimes. Financial losses from cybercrime have more than doubled since 2024, reaching $484 million.
In Mali, 648 former combatants from the DDR-I process have completed military training in Mopti (254) and Timbuktu (394) before joining the Malian Armed Forces. The programme plans 2,000 integrations in total.
