At the Prime Minister's Office flag-raising ceremony, Burkina Faso's Prime Minister praised the fighting forces and farmers, announced the upcoming opening of the TEXFORCES-BF textile factory, and reviewed the first eight months of 2026 (physical completion rate above 72%).
At a session on modernising the civil service, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo called for more effective, inclusive public services. The administration's 2025 performance is put at 85.38%, and several shortcomings were identified.
The Burkinabè government has approved the Silmiougou project, planning 372 apartments and 32 shops in Bassinko (Ouagadougou), at an estimated cost of over 20.3 billion FCFA financed by the CNSS.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has partially resumed domestic and international flights after a two-week suspension caused by Houthi strikes. The Houthis have warned that more attacks are coming.
The mining company IAMGOLD Essakane has awarded 10 new excellence scholarships to the children of its employees at the fifth edition of its academic support programme, held in Ouagadougou. The scholarships cover tuition fees and a monthly allowance for up to five years.
An editorial looks at the protests in France on 17 and 24 October 2026 against the high cost of living, precarity and cuts to public services, marked by looting, fires and nearly 1,000 arrests. It calls on the government to address social demands beyond a police response.
At the opening of the Taskforce for the renewal of Gabonese football in Libreville, Sports Minister Paul Ulrich Kessany Zategwa defended a reform that, he says, respects international bodies. In April 2026 the government suspended the electoral processes of the National Olympic Committee and the…
IAMGOLD Essakane's gender unit held an awareness conference on female and breast cancers, led by a gynaecologist-obstetrician. It aimed to inform attendees about symptoms and encourage early screening.
The Sovereignty League, a presidential initiative presented on 24 October 2026 in Ouagadougou, is a football competition reserved for Burkinabè players. It is set to run from January to June 2027 to scout talent across the regions.
Presented in Ouaga 2000, the Sovereignty League, a presidential initiative, aims to scout football talent in the regions. The competition, open only to Burkinabè players, is scheduled from January to June 2027.
In its 2027 draft finance bill, Morocco proposes tax, VAT and customs exemptions for FIFA, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and other World Cup 2030 partners. The measures remain subject to final adoption of the bill.
A monument bearing the likeness of Thomas Sankara was unveiled on October 24 in the Thomas Sankara Park, in Rome's third district. The ceremony also launched the "Une brique pour Sankara" campaign to fund the Thomas Sankara Memorial in Burkina Faso.
Gabon's High Communication Authority has restored access to social media on Saturday after an eight-month suspension. Users must now provide formal identification.
As part of the "Bouclier tête durcie" operation, the National Police seized nearly 400 motorcycles in three hours during night-time helmet checks in Ouagadougou on the night of 23 October 2026.
The Burkinabè newspaper Racines celebrates its 32nd anniversary, recounts its history since its founding in 1994, pays tribute to its founders and to murdered journalists, including Norbert Zongo, and announces its move online.
In an interview, the Emir of Liptako calls on traditional chieftaincy to play a greater role in conflict prevention and mediation in the Sahel. He welcomes the law on the status of traditional chieftaincy adopted on 14 January 2026 in Burkina Faso and advocates stronger cooperation between Burkina…
The Kaya Tribunal de grande instance (TGI) held the first edition of its Maracana football tournament, which ended on 24 October 2026 with a final won by Avenir Wendpanga. The event aimed to bring justice closer to citizens and raise civic awareness.
More than 1,300 arrests were reported in France during another day of nationwide protests, which were largely peaceful but turned into clashes in Paris, Marseille and elsewhere in the evening.
Burkinabè stylist Sébastien Bazemo is preparing the 14th edition of Folies de Mode, scheduled for 5 and 6 November 2026 under the theme "African Fashion & Cultural Diplomacy". The event showcases African fashion and local artisans, including Koko Dunda fabric.
At a rally in Kaduna, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu defended his economic reforms as he formally launched his campaign for a second term. The elections are scheduled for 16 January.
