Israelis vote on Tuesday in their first national election since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The vote centres on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of security, the cost of living and military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews.
Residents of Sérékéni village in Djigouèra commune (Kénédougou) have been mobilising since 4 October 2026 to improve the road linking their village to Djigouèra via Kouini. The community work, led by the COVED, aims to improve traffic on this route.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected president of Brazil for a fourth term, with 51.8% of the vote against 48.2% for Flávio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, who has not recognised the results, plans to ask for the election to be annulled.
Lula da Silva has been re-elected president of Brazil for a fourth, non-consecutive term, with over 4.4 million votes ahead of Flavio Bolsonaro in the runoff. Bolsonaro refuses to recognise the victory and has called for the election to be annulled, a request considered very unlikely to succeed.
In Ouagadougou, a stall on the Wentenga canal side serves roast pork every day from 4 p.m., with chili, vinegar and cold drinks. The business is run by young entrepreneurs.
This article presents Facebook as a useful tool for Burkinabè traders, craftspeople and artists, who can promote their products and reach their audiences. It also covers its risks: excessive use, personal data protection and online scams.
Facebook, widely used in Burkina Faso for contacts, news and business, can also distract young people from productive activities. The article outlines its constructive uses, risks (scams, personal data) and tips for controlled use.
In this legal column, Aïcha Ouedraogo/Zampalégré examines the risks artificial intelligence poses to children, including disinformation, inappropriate content, cyberbullying and emotional attachment to chatbots. She ends by announcing a follow-up on the measures parents should take.
Burkina Faso's culture minister toured Rome and Yaoundé to strengthen the country's cultural ties. In Rome he met local authorities and previewed Thomas Sankara celebrations planned for October 2026; in Yaoundé he met the organisers of Miss Cameroun.
The suspect in a deadly shooting in the Paris suburbs has been transferred to a psychiatric unit, according to prosecutors. One man was killed and five people wounded in Trappes and La Verrière.
Nigeria's only confirmed Ebola patient, a 42-year-old Swiss citizen, was evacuated from Abuja to Switzerland. Nigerian authorities have identified 53 contacts and tightened airport screening.
The BRVM Official Bulletin of 23 October 2026 is available for download, with several attached documents: a Sonatel share-split notice, activity reports from NSIA Banque CI and Onatel BF, a notice cancelling ETI TG's ordinary general meeting, a dividend payment schedule and UCITS net asset values.
Niger won the UFOA-B U17 tournament final against Côte d’Ivoire on 23 October 2026 at the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou, winning a penalty shootout 3-1 after a 2-2 draw.
Turkish fans are delighted by Mohamed Salah's transfer from Liverpool to Trabzonspor. The club has gained popularity, and Salah-themed merchandise is spreading across Trabzon.
Hundreds of families displaced from Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates live in camps in Aden in difficult conditions, with ongoing humanitarian needs after a Houthi offensive that began in September. The article concerns Yemen, not West Africa.
The main suspect in the murder of inspector Sabo Adama in Nouna, soldier Wendlassida Philippe Koama, escaped from the Nouna remand prison on 22 October 2026. Authorities have issued a manhunt notice and urged the public to remain vigilant.
The educational community of Ioba and the commune of Dano are mourning the death of Élodie Somé, the top female candidate in the 2026 BAC D exam in the commune. Admitted to pharmacy studies, she had also entered the Akili Mousso competition; the funeral is taking place in Mebar.
The Rapid Intervention Battalion 11 (BIR 11) destroyed two terrorist group camps in the NOAHO forest during a second offensive operation. Several fighters were neutralised and a large quantity of equipment was seized.
During a night-time checkpoint operation in Ouagadougou, nearly 400 road users were arrested in three hours for not wearing a helmet. The Kadiogo regional police call for helmets to be worn day and night.
A steel prism bearing the likeness of Thomas Sankara was inaugurated in a park in Rome's 3rd district, attended by Burkinabè diplomats and the ambassadors of Mali and Niger. The Culture Minister also launched a fundraising campaign for a memorial.
