Positiv' and the Centre Photographique de Ouagadougou held a discussion on women in photography on 25 June 2021 at the Institut Français of Ouagadougou. The event aimed to promote women photographers and encourage young girls to take up photography.
The NGO Voix de Femmes held an advocacy workshop in Ouagadougou for community leaders to involve them in its strategic impact litigation approach to women's and girls' rights. The activity is part of the "Se Défendre" project, funded by the AFD, which aims to combat sexual and gender-based violence.
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Agriculture minister Ismaël Sombié stocked floating cages at the Pô dam, introducing 3,000 pangasius fingerlings alongside 180,000 tilapia fingerlings. Ten tonnes of fish feed were given to project promoters, with first harvests expected in four to six months.
As part of the "Se Défendre" project, IPBF is running radio programmes on sexual and gender-based violence in Burkina Faso. A broadcast on Watt FM addressed cyberviolence and how to protect women and girls online.
A free series of webinars called "agri-prenariat" aims to build the capacity of young people in Burkina Faso, Malawi, Mali and Mozambique in the agricultural field. An application link is provided.
Opinion piece by Abdoul Karim Sango on the US midterm elections of November 3. The author believes Democrats have good chances of retaking the House and possibly the Senate, amid the cost of living and the war in Iran, and discusses possible consequences for Africa and the Sahel.
American astronaut Christina Koch, who received the Princess of Asturias Award for Concord, discusses in an Africanews interview her view of humanity, international cooperation and her time in Ghana.
At the 12th Rebranding Africa Forum in Brussels, the magazine Notre Afrik presented the 2026 Rebranding Africa Awards to five figures, including Patrice Talon, Richard Lowe, Manuel Moses, Jean Kaseya and Claudy Siar, for their contribution to Africa's international image.
At least 60 people, all Christians according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, were killed in two attacks in the Oromia region, in Merti and Sherka. The perpetrators have not been identified.
Niger's government accuses Chad, with alleged French support, of a drone strike on October 24 in the Agadez region that killed two civilians. Niamey announces diplomatic steps and calls for an independent international investigation.
Families of victims of the 7 October 2023 attacks gathered in Tel Aviv to honour their relatives on the day Israelis went to the polls for their first general election since the attacks. Voting took place in several cities, including Kiryat Arba and Umm al-Fahm.
Chinese brands Dongpeng and Mengniu have ended their deals with Kylian Mbappé after a video in which the footballer apparently joked about Mao Zedong. The Real Madrid forward had been very popular with Chinese fans.
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Security launched open days and an awareness caravan at the BCLCC headquarters for the 2nd National Week against Cybercrime, held from 26 to 30 October 2026. Several bodies present their services, including the ONI, which offers biometric AES identity cards…
The headline reports that Harry Kane was named best player in the world at the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The provided text does not describe the ceremony; it only presents the outlet Tiiga Info and its slogan.
UBA Burkina presented prizes to the eight finalists of the National Essay Competition in Ouagadougou on 23 October 2026. The top three received cash awards from 500,000 to 1 million FCFA, and all eight winners received a new motorbike.
The ADFY association, based in Ouahigouya and bringing together 110 internally displaced women, received a special prize from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ouagadougou on 23 October for its work on economic empowerment and sustainable development. The association produces organic compost and…
The Nigerien government accuses Chad, with French support, of a drone strike that hit its territory on 24 October 2026, killing two civilians. Niamey announces it is summoning the Chadian ambassador and referring the matter to the UN and the African Union.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane wins his first Ballon d'Or in London, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. He scored 73 goals in 65 matches during the 2025-2026 season.
Social networks are accessible again in Gabon as of 24 October 2026, after more than eight months of suspension ordered on 17 February. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) announced the lifting of the measure, citing a new legal framework and stronger cooperation with platforms.
