At a meeting with the Burkinabè community in Naples, Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo called on the diaspora to contribute to the country's development and maintain its unity. He presented the security and economic situation and mentioned the "Diaspora Bonds" and the APEC agency.
The Ministry of Secondary Education has begun reviewing 34,395 scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year, submitted online through the SIGOBS platform. The number of beneficiaries has not yet been announced.
At the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony held in London, Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) was named the winner ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third time.
The Burkina Faso Foreign Affairs Ministry held a training session on a digital platform for applications for diplomatic cards and access cards to airport VIP lounges in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso. The tool aims to simplify procedures for diplomatic missions.
The Ministry of Health has announced the first edition of the "Health Communication Month in National Languages", running from 2 to 30 November 2026, with interactive broadcasts on 95 local radio stations. The initiative aims to make people active players in their own health.
At the launch of the national-languages communication month, Health Minister Robert Lucien Kargougou urged Burkinabè to destroy larval breeding sites in their compounds to fight malaria and dengue. He also called for cleaning up the streets.
The second National Week to Fight Cybercrime was launched in Ouagadougou on 27 October 2026. The Prime Minister called for collective vigilance against rising cybercrime and for the defence of digital sovereignty.
Burkinabè company Africa Traffic Lights Systems (ATLS) SARL, based in Bobo-Dioulasso, has obtained an OAPI patent valid in 17 states for its 12-volt solar traffic light controller. It plans to donate a tenth traffic light in Ouagadougou on 29 October 2026.
The Ministry of Health is launching a health communication initiative in national languages, broadcast on 95 community radio stations throughout November 2026. It will let the public put questions directly to specialists.
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to receive it since Michael Owen in 2001, ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. In the women's category, Alexia Putellas won the trophy for the third time.
Obituary notice announcing the death of Adjia Ouédraogo/Yago Tembi. The text provided contains only an invitation to subscribe to a daily newsletter, with no further details.
Crowds gathered at Marseille's Old Port for an anti-racism protest called by a coalition, trade unions and local groups. The rally came three days after a shooting in Trappes and La Verrière, near Paris, that killed one person and wounded five.
Burkinabè actor, director and comedian Wabinlé Nabié died on October 24, 2026, in Malakoff, near Paris, at the age of 53, according to sources close to him cited by RTB. He was known for his roles in Waga Love, Cour commune and L'Histoire de Souleymane.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, the Ministry of Servants of the People and the Council of State open a three-day consultation on administrative disputes related to recruitment and career management in the civil service.
The special delegation head of Ouagadougou's District 9 praised the donation of 50 street lamps and the resurfacing of two roads by the companies New Tech Burkina and Global Équipement Service. The works aim to reduce insecurity and improve traffic, notably on the Gueye Baongo bridge.
The UBA Burkina Foundation presented the prizes of its first national essay competition, open to high school students under 18, on the digital transformation of Burkina Faso's schools. Eight winners were honoured in Ouagadougou, with the top three also receiving cash prizes in addition to a…
The 2026 National Reproductive Health Week (SNSR+) was launched in Boussé, in Kourwéogo province, running from 26 October to 1 November. It aims to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality and improve access to care, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
The third edition of the LAC Renaissance tournament, open to under-17 players, took place on 25 October 2026 in Ouagadougou. AS Collective beat FC NOA 2-0 in the final.
The ONATEL Bobo-Dioulasso club dominated the 2026 national judo championship in the senior category in Ouagadougou, winning nine gold medals. In the cadet category, the Tenkodogo club finished first.
Facing rising dengue cases in the Guiriko region, regional authorities have launched spraying operations and awareness activities. Residents are urged to eliminate stagnant water and use insecticide-treated mosquito nets.
