The IMF welcomed Burkina Faso's economic growth momentum and the authorities' public debt management efforts. During an audience in Ouagadougou, the delegation discussed the budget, the IMF programme and financing for solar energy and agriculture.
South Africa's ambassador to Washington says relations with the US are "strained" and calls for direct dialogue to break the deadlock. He points to disputes over trade, visas and G20 accreditation.
South Africa's ambassador to the United States, Meyer, says ties with Washington are strained and that direct dialogue is needed to break the deadlock. He stresses the importance of good relations despite disputes over trade, race and diplomacy.
Mali's Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, received Ghana's new ambassador to Mali, Sanda Ahmed. Both sides reaffirmed their cooperation against terrorism, and discussed economic and transport ties, including access to seaports.
In Pô, the Education team won the final of the first edition of the football cup organised by the District Chief Medical Officer, beating Justice 1-0. The tournament, which brought together 8 civilian and security forces teams, aimed to promote health through sport.
On 23 October 2026, CFAO Mobility Burkina launched the sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, which includes a hybrid version, and the second-generation Toyota FJ Cruiser in Ouagadougou. The RAV4 is priced between 30 and just over 40 million FCFA.
The Minister Delegate for the Budget received an IMF delegation led by its mission chief for Burkina Faso. Talks covered public finances, the ongoing IMF-backed programme, and financing for solar energy and agriculture. The IMF praised growth and public debt management efforts.
From 21 to 24 October 2026, the DRICA of Djôrô, with the regional police, inspected 113 shops in Batié (Noumbiel). Five shops were sealed for illegal pricing, consumer safety violations and sale of prohibited products, and about 1.5 tonnes of unfit or prohibited goods were removed from the market.
The Central Brigade for the Fight against Cybercrime (BCLCC) has launched a training session for about thirty judicial police officers and agents in the Djôrô region, facing rising online and mobile phone scams that have caused over 72 million CFA francs in losses in the region.
Lula da Silva was re-elected president of Brazil in the runoff with 51.79% of the vote, ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro (48.21%). Bolsonaro refuses to recognise the results and announces a challenge to the election.
The DGTTM is holding the third mobile session of its special technical commission on driving licence withdrawal in Boromo, from 26 to 27 October 2026. Forty accident and traffic-offence cases will be examined.
The DGTTM is holding the third mobile session of the special technical commission on driving licence withdrawal in Boromo from 26 to 27 October 2026. Forty accident and traffic offence case files will be examined.
Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday 28 October 2026 (20:00 GMT) in the EFL Cup round of 16. The article covers kick-off time, broadcasters by country, stakes and recent head-to-head results.
The National Police arrested 25 young people, including five girls, in Kombissiri on 23 October 2026 for road incivility and disrupting classes at a high school and near the Tuili market. They were given community service, fines and awareness training.
Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, damaging buildings, vehicles and rescue equipment. Four people were injured in Zaporizhzhia, while authorities reported no casualties in Odesa.
The special regional delegation of Djôrô (South-West) is reviewing, at its fourth ordinary session on 26–27 October 2026 in Gaoua, the 2027 annual investment plan (over 833 million FCFA) and the 2027 draft budget (162,040,953 FCFA), the first steps of the 2027–2031 regional development plan.
Morocco's draft 2027 finance bill provides a special tax regime linked to the 2030 World Cup, with exemptions for participating African federations and CAF. The measures remain subject to final adoption of the bill by Parliament.
A nurse was killed and a health worker seriously injured in an attack in Bafwasende, Tshopo province, while responding to an Ebola alert in DR Congo. According to the WHO, it is the latest in a series of attacks on response workers.
In the 6th matchday of the Fasofoot Ligue 1, Rahimo FC beat AS SONABEL 1-0 and remains top of the table with 15 points. Sporting FC beat AS Maya 4-1, and several other matches were played.
The AJSB presented awards to 27 athletes from 25 sports disciplines for the 2025-2026 season at the 31st Night of Champions in Ouagadougou. Three personalities were also honoured for their contribution to sport.
