Mining companies SOMISA and Toèga launched the 2026 Pink October campaign locally in Nédogo (Boudry commune), with breast and cervical cancer screening. 269 women were screened, in partnership with the Zorgho health district.
In Réo, an advocacy meeting brought together administrative, traditional, religious and military authorities to involve them in the National Reproductive Health Week (26 October to 1 November 2026). The leaders committed to passing prevention messages on to their communities.
In Ouagadougou, civil aviation inspectors and technical staff from UEMOA member states and Mauritania are receiving five days of training on the new ICAO Annex 14 standards for obstacle limitation surfaces. The new requirements take effect on 21 November 2030.
Soumana Touré has been officially installed as the new provincial director of public procurement and financial commitments control in Sanguié, replacing Yaya Sourabié, who was transferred to another province. The handover ceremony took place on 26 October 2026 at the Haut-Commissariat in Réo.
The High Commissioner of Sanguié province launched the 2026 edition of the National Reproductive Health Week Plus in Réo, running from 26 October to 1 November. Activities include family planning and screening for cervical and breast cancer, STIs, HIV and hepatitis.
El Hadj Mahamadi Ouédraogo was re-elected for a five-year term as head of the Oubri regional office of the Sunni Movement at the ordinary general assembly held on 24 October 2026 in Ziniaré. The office raised over 96 million CFA francs during the outgoing term.
The appointment of Léocadie Traoré/Hien as regional director of secondary education and technical and vocational training (DRESFPT) in Oubri, announced at the 22 October 2026 Council of Ministers, has been welcomed by education stakeholders.
The CODESUR in Manni distributed 450 food and non-food kits to households of displaced persons, returnee households and host families. A food distribution for the same beneficiaries is due to follow from Monday.
Twelve Beninese nationals are suspected of fraud under the guise of spiritual practices in Gaoua. The text provided contains only the presentation of the Tiiga Info outlet, with no details about the case.
Transnet says a 7.6 km freight train with 696 empty wagons may have set a world record after a 860 km test run from Saldanha Bay to an inland iron ore mine.
The Piéla citizen watch in Gnagna province held an awareness session on road incivility, forced marriage in schools and child labour at gold-panning sites. The exchanges brought together residents of all ages.
Orange Burkina Faso has launched Méga Zen, a mobile Internet offer that lets subscribers pay once to receive a data volume each day for the chosen period. Unused data carries over to the next day and can be recovered during a ten-day freeze period.
The Niger government accuses Chad, with French support, of a drone strike that killed two civilians near Emiloulou (Agadez) on 24 October. Niamey has summoned Chad's ambassador and referred the matter to the UN and the African Union.
The State Protocol Directorate-General presented its new digital platform in Ouagadougou for diplomatic card and airport access card applications. The new diplomatic card will now also serve as a residence permit.
In Ouahigouya, former internationals Madi Panandétiguiri and Bakary Koné launched the 1st Solidarity and Social Cohesion Cup, a tournament to scout U17 talent in the Yaadga region. Sixteen teams from four provinces are taking part.
The State Protocol Directorate-General presented a digital platform to the diplomatic corps accredited in Burkina Faso for requests for diplomatic cards and airport access cards. The new diplomatic card will now also serve as a residence permit.
The national reproductive health week (SNSR+) was launched in Tougan, in Sourou province, to strengthen awareness, early screening and access to care, especially for women and children. It includes family planning, cancer screening and HPV vaccination promotion.
CARFO held a training session on preventing psychosocial risks for human resources managers of public institutions. It aims to equip them to identify these risks, assess their severity and launch prevention actions.
The CCI-BF held an information session in Ouagadougou for Burkinabè businesses trading internationally. Discussions covered preventing contractual and payment risks, dispute resolution options, and visa conditions for China, India and Turkey.
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries held the founding assembly in Nioronioro (Bougouriba province) of the Poyo artisanal miners' cooperative, led by Tchoupité Mohammed Kambou. The structure aims to formalise artisanal gold mining.
