In Dori, the Secretary General of Séno province calls for collective mobilisation to improve access to reproductive health services at the launch of the 2026 National Reproductive Health Plus Week (SNSR+). Activities will include family planning and screening for several diseases.
Director Boubié Richard Tiéné presented his 70-minute documentary on the mandatory patriotic immersion in Ouagadougou, in the presence of the Minister of War and Patriotic Defence. The film aims to show the reality of this civic and physical training and dispel prejudices.
At the Thomas Sankara Memorial in Ouagadougou, the "Pantheon of Pan-Africanist and Revolutionary Figures" honours eleven Burkinabè personalities, including Thomas Sankara, Yacouba Sawadogo, Diébédo Francis Kéré and Norbert Zongo. Each is presented for their career and commitment.
After Lula's narrow re-election in Brazil's presidential runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro, who refuses to concede defeat, the editorial compares these electoral tensions with those seen in Africa.
From 26 to 30 October 2026, Ouagadougou hosts the second national week against cybercrime. The article denounces online scams and victims' naivety, and argues that awareness campaigns must be backed by investigations, sanctions and international cooperation.
The "Sovereignty League", a new football competition launched under the IP-RELIS presidential initiative, was presented in Ouagadougou. Planned from January to June 2027, it will bring together 20 clubs in two groups, based in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.
The third Russia-Africa summit is being held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October, with 17 African heads of state expected. The agenda includes security, nuclear energy, new payment methods and the Russia-Africa Action Plan 2027-2029.
In Senegal, the vote on the 2026 revised finance law is stalled in the National Assembly: the 135 Pastef deputies refuse to approve it as it stands, with no meeting between the executive and legislature the day before. Article 68 of the Constitution, allowing enactment by decree, is being discussed.
Adama Sangaré, former mayor of Bamako-Sénou, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allocating 3,000 plots in the airport zone to signatories of the peace accord, allegedly on orders from President IBK. His lawyers have appealed.
Drissa Sawadogo won the 4th Raguilio race walk in Pabré for the fourth consecutive time, finishing ahead of David Rouamba. Aude Marie Saboué retained the women's title, and more than 890 people had registered.
The ten finalists for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are now known, following the rankings from 30th to 11th place. The winner will be announced at the 70th ceremony in London, with Mbappé, Yamal, Kane and Kvaratskhelia among the favourites.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 26 October 2026.
Video published by RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) on 26 October 2026.
Archbishop Prosper Kontiébo of Ouagadougou officially opened the Saint John Paul II parish in Nonghin and installed its new priest, Father Fidèle Oualbéogo. He called on parishioners to make the parish a place of love and solidarity.
The Yaadga Day of Executives and Skills brings the region's natives together in Ouahigouya to discuss sustainable territorial development. Speakers highlight needs in infrastructure and water, and support for young people, in a difficult security context.
Burkinabè actor and director Wabinlé Nabié has died. A former stage actor, he appeared in the series "Waga Love" and directed the documentary "Les Scarifiés", screened at FESPACO 2023.
Profile of Rodrique Kafando, an engineer trained abroad who returned to Burkina Faso, works as a research fellow at the CITADEL centre and is an expert at SP-IVTEN. He advocates sovereign AI adapted to African realities and carried by talent trained locally.
The Burkinabè Prime Minister leads the country's delegation to the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where the 2023-2026 action plan will be reviewed and a 2027-2029 plan adopted. He will present national priorities and hold bilateral talks.
The 2nd National Week against Cybercrime was launched in Ouagadougou under the theme "Cybercrime and emerging digital threats: from click to crime". The programme includes open days of cybersecurity institutions, an awareness caravan, panels and a hackathon for young people.
Youth from the village of Nabéré (Gbondjigui commune) contributed one tonne of cement and 50,000 CFA francs to the Faso Mêbo presidential initiative in Bougouriba. They also helped make paving stones at the site in Diébougou.
