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.
Niger's military government accuses Chad of a drone strike that killed two civilians in northern Niger. Niamey has summoned the Chadian ambassador and demands an end to "hostile actions" and compensation.
Niger's military government accuses Chad of a drone strike near the Salvador Pass in northern Niger that killed two civilians. Niamey has summoned the Chadian ambassador, demands compensation, and will refer the matter to the UN and the African Union.
Harry Kane, striker for Bayern Munich, won the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or in London, while Spain's Alexia Putellas was crowned in the women's category. At the 70th edition, Kane becomes the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001.
Hundreds of students in Banjul protested against deteriorating study conditions, including food, internet access and transport problems. The government announced measures in response.
ENESA is offering a 30-day practical training course on good management practices for a poultry unit, from 9 November to 8 December 2026 in Ouagadougou. The cost is 100,000 CFA francs.
Ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit, Kremlin official Maxim Oreshkin presented Moscow's cooperation model, based on sovereignty, technology transfer and African economic autonomy. He also dismissed the effects of Western sanctions on Russia.
On 27 August 2022, RINGO Club and ESUP-J held an information session on ESUP-J university sports scholarships and the RINGOSTARS support programme for Burkinabè competitive athletes. The admission criteria were presented.
Life coach Fatim Toure explains that luck comes from meeting preparation with an opportunity, and that feeling lucky is a state of mind. The article presents a motivational video.
Serge Simplice Ouédraogo, a civil engineer and youth association member, argues for women's financial independence and access to education and housing. He cites examples of women active in construction, defense and media.
Bernadette Zoundi, who arrived in Ouagadougou as a nanny, earned her CEP and BEPC through evening classes. Thanks to Positiv' and a scholarship, she is enrolled in the first year of Industrial Maintenance.
Sandrine Ouoba, mother of a child diagnosed with anaemia, founded "Doux Gouts", a company that makes and sells fruit and vegetable purées for babies, rich in micronutrients. She aims to give more Burkinabè children access to healthy food.
The online media outlet Positiv', which promotes women's entrepreneurship in the Sahel, returns after several months of silence with a new website, a new team and new programmes and reports.
Graphic designer and digital communicator Zakaria Guingani, known as Zakys Guingani, argues for women's empowerment, which he sees as essential to economic and social development, and for a relationship of complementarity between men and women.
An opinion piece argues for women's empowerment in Burkina Faso, presenting it as a driver of economic growth, social justice and better decision-making. The author highlights the role of women entrepreneurs despite the challenges they face.
Seydou Sawadogo, coordinator of the Association for Economic and Cultural Development, calls on young people to recognise the central role of women, whom he describes as the economic engine of the family and the nation.
In a video, certified life coach Fatim Touré encourages people to focus on the bright side of life and to find something positive in every hardship. She presents positivity as a winner's mindset.
Life coach Fatim Touré explains that self-confidence starts with knowing oneself, one's abilities and potential. She advises focusing on one's strengths rather than on one's shortcomings.
Certified life coach Fatim Touré explains in a video that distinguishing what is urgent from what is important helps set priorities and move projects forward.
