The School Council of Loropéni Centre B held its first general assembly of the 2026-2027 school year on October 24, 2026. It presented the previous year's financial report (a balance of 10,000 CFA francs) and adopted an action plan covering repairs, a canteen, classroom electrification and school…
Preparations for the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) are 90% complete, with about 800,000 visitors expected. Minister Serge Poda presented the edition's new features, including e-SIAO and an AES stand.
The State Protocol Directorate-General presented its new digital platform for diplomatic card and airport access card requests to the diplomatic corps accredited in Burkina Faso. The new diplomatic card will also serve as a residence permit.
Three days before the opening of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) on October 30, 2026, preparations are 90% complete. The trade minister cites air conditioning for all stands, renovated pavilions and the addition of an artisan village.
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Health is launching a "Month of Health Communication in National Languages" from 2 to 30 November 2026. Local radio programmes in national languages aim to inform the public and collect their questions.
In Yako, in the Passoré province, REPAFER Burkina is training 45 women's cooperatives and associations in financial management and financial inclusion from 26 to 29 October 2026, with support from UBTEC/Naam. The session is part of the 7th National Rural Women's Week (SENAFER).
The Nigerien government condemns a drone strike, attributed to Chad with French support, that killed two civilians in the Agadez region. It announces the summoning of Chad's ambassador and referrals to the UN and the African Union.
The Niger government condemns a drone strike, carried out from Chad with French support, that killed two civilians on 24 October 2026 in the Agadez region. It has summoned the Chadian ambassador and referred the matter to the United Nations and the African Union.
The Alima-Keogo-SOS Médecins Burkina Faso alliance held a review in Ouagadougou of 24 months of multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women. About 100,000 women were reached in six health districts, and stakeholders are considering its extension.
The Étalons cyclists received blessings and advice from the Mogho Naaba ahead of the 37th Tour international du Faso, which starts on 30 October 2026 on the Ouagadougou-Kaya route. Burkina Faso is fielding 18 riders from three teams.
The Ministry of Health is launching a month of health communication in national languages from 2 to 30 November 2026, under the slogan "The Ministry of Health speaks to us in our languages". The minister gave his launch speech in Mooré and Dioula.
The film "Merci ma rivale", directed by Oumar Dagnon and adapted from Sakinatou Sanfo's novel, premiered at Ciné Burkina in Ouagadougou. It explores the fragilities of marriage and promotes dialogue; it is screening until 11 November 2026.
The special delegation president of Barani commune handed over medical-technical equipment worth 7.7 million CFA francs to the CSPS health centres of Sokoura and Douré. Bought through a public tender funded by the FMDL, the equipment aims to strengthen patient care.
Burkinabè researchers received the 11th Professor Vilho Väisälä Prize from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for their work on real-time monitoring of runway conditions in rain. The award was presented on 7 October 2026 in Amsterdam.
Burkinabè actress Carole Ouedraogo, known for her role as Fleur in the RTB series "Affaires publiques", opened the "Happy Gift Bar à senteurs" in Ouagadougou in 2024. The article presents the venture as an example of women's entrepreneurship and financial independence.
Border police in Dakola (Pô, Nahouri province) intercepted 8 minors heading to gold-panning sites between 21 and 25 October 2026. The post commander calls on parents and guardians to be vigilant, and the children were handed over to social services.
Three days before the opening of the 18th edition of the SIAO in Ouagadougou, Minister Serge Gnaniodem Poda visited the site and announced that preparations were 90% complete. The official opening is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
In Boussé, the Secretary General of the Oubri region launched the national reproductive health week SNSR+, held from 26 October to 1 November 2026 in all health districts of Burkina Faso. It aims to improve access to care and reduce maternal, neonatal and infant mortality.
Yamba special delegation head Issa Napon called on residents to make the national flag-raising ceremony a symbol of unity and social cohesion, at a ceremony at Yamba A primary school. The basic education circonscription head asked that the ritual be institutionalised in schools under his authority.
The day after his defeat in the presidential election to Lula, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has had his passports annulled for failing to hand them over within the deadline set by the courts. According to AFP, there is no official record so far showing that he has left Brazil.
