Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona 2-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou in the first Clasico of the season in La Liga, thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappé. Raphinha had equalised for Barça before Mbappé's late winner in the 87th minute.
The Congolese opposition begins a European tour in Rome, as Joseph Kabila has taken the lead of an armed political movement, the FRN, to retake power by force. The article also questions the national dialogue proposed by Félix Tshisekedi and a possible constitutional change.
The "Ligue de la Souveraineté", a new football competition wanted by the head of state under the IP-RELIS initiative, was presented in Ouagadougou. Its pilot phase, with 20 clubs split into two groups, is scheduled to run from January to June 2027.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo is representing President Ibrahim Traoré at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit and the accompanying economic and humanitarian forum in Moscow on 28 and 29 October. He will present Burkina Faso's national priorities there.
Leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins a fourth term with 51.8% of the vote in the runoff. His rival Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede and plans to seek annulment of the election, after a dispute over the extension of voting.
Nigeria has evacuated to Switzerland, of which she is a national, a 42-year-old Ebola patient, the only case recorded in the country. According to the health ministry, her condition has markedly improved.
In the irrigated plain of Bagré Pôle, the "Cultiver la valeur" project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, combines livestock, a dairy, rice production and support for women's associations. Beneficiaries report higher incomes and greater autonomy.
Avenir Wendpanga of Kaya won the inaugural Maracana tournament of the Kaya Court of First Instance, beating Étoile Montante 1-0 in the final on 24 October 2026. The tournament aimed to promote civic values and social cohesion.
The first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus, an animal-borne virus spread by midges, has been detected in an immunocompromised French patient who died. Investigations are ongoing.
The CIFDA-OHADA and the Cercle OHADA du Burkina announce a 12-session (48-hour) certified training course on OHADA business law in Ouagadougou, limited to 15 participants, with the next session starting Saturday 14 November.
The Congolese opposition, gathered in the C64 coalition, is starting a European tour to win support from Western governments for an inclusive national dialogue. The article doubts its impact amid tensions over a possible third term for Félix Tshisekedi and Joseph Kabila's rebellion in the east.
A clinical vaccine trial against Ebola has begun in the DRC, with the first participant vaccinated on 23 October in Bunia (Ituri). The article welcomes this step while calling for vigilance during the Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
Supporters of the student-backed opposition movement celebrated in Belgrade after Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat, ending nearly two years of protests. Preliminary figures showed the highest parliamentary turnout in more than three decades.
In Tenkodogo, a crocodile spotted near a henhouse in the Gommisi district was captured without incident on 22 October 2026 by the Water and Forestry services and released into the town's dam. No damage was reported.
Nibarka Média, a media outlet for traders and cultural actors in Burkina Faso, provides its official kit: logos, colours and usage rules for partners, advertisers and journalists. The outlet is based in Ouagadougou and Fada N'Gourma.
A practical guide to writing an effective press release for the media: a clear headline, a first paragraph answering the five key questions, a quote, an "about" section and press contact details. It also lists common mistakes to avoid, such as overly long texts or sending them too late.
A blank press release template to fill in (headline, introduction, quote, practical information and press contact), intended to be sent to the newsroom. It contains no news content.
A copy-ready template for writing a press invitation (media advisory) announcing an event to cover, with date, time, venue, programme and contacts. It is distinct from a press release.
Practical advice for preparing a radio or video interview: set three key messages, illustrate them with a concrete example, use short sentences during the exchange, then thank the journalist and share the broadcast.
This practical guide advises traders to use WhatsApp Business (profile, Status updates, quick replies), a professional Facebook page and short TikTok videos. It stresses regular posting over posting volume.
