In the Manni health district (Gnagna), 62,268 children aged 5 to 14 are targeted by a mass treatment campaign against schistosomiasis, scheduled from 26 to 31 October 2026. An advocacy meeting mobilised community leaders to encourage family participation.
The Diapaga health district held an information workshop for authorities and health workers in Tapoa to prepare the mass schistosomiasis treatment campaign, scheduled from 26 to 31 October 2026 for children aged 5 to 14.
The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism visited Rome to thank the 3rd district municipality, which honoured Thomas Sankara, and to prepare celebrations planned at the Parco Thomas Sankara on 24 and 25 October 2026.
In France, a new day of protests against the rising cost of living and in defence of public services drew 410,000 people according to the Interior Ministry, including 110,000 in Paris. Clashes broke out in provincial cities, notably Grenoble, Nantes and Lyon.
The Ministry of Agriculture published on its Facebook page the list of beneficiaries selected for the "Subsidised Borehole" operation, the first operation of the 2026/2027 dry season emergency plan.
Nibarka Média checks rumours that telecom operators' promotions in Burkina Faso make scams easier. The verdict is "to be nuanced": scammers can exploit these offers, but operators are not responsible in themselves, and user vigilance remains essential.
Young religious leader Redwane Pougda, based in Ouagadougou, puts social action at the heart of his work: aid to vulnerable families, support for young people and mediation to strengthen social cohesion, regardless of religion, ethnicity or origin.
The 31st Nuit des Champions of the Burkina Faso Sports Journalists Association (AJSB) was held on 23 October 2026 in Ouagadougou. The ceremony honoured 26 winners from several sports for the 2025-2026 season.
The 18th edition of SIAO, scheduled for 30 October to 8 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, introduces air-conditioned pavilions, a "Village of the Guest of Honour Country", information desks and more entrances. Ghana is the guest of honour, while Mali and Niger are special guest countries.
A study published in the journal Science reports that an AI model based on GPT-5, developed by researchers affiliated with Microsoft, correctly solved over 80% of theoretical clinical cases, versus under 40% for doctors. The authors also suggest it could cut healthcare costs, though the results…
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Dominique Dipama has been installed as the new regional director of preschool, primary and non-formal education for Koulsé, in Kaya. He succeeds Moussa Ouédraogo and calls on all stakeholders to support him in his mission.
In Lèba (Zondoma), AFEB, in partnership with Women To the World, rewarded the top pupils of Marmissiga public primary school and donated equipment for the school garden and canteen.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, the National Firefighters Brigade presided over the graduation ceremony of the 24th promotion of the National Firefighters School, with 499 trainees including 10 female military personnel. The promotion, named "Sergent Drabo Issa", completed five months of training.
In Bassi commune (Zondoma province), residents of Bassi, Rondolga and Kera-douré volunteered on the Tougouyakoko dam site after work had been suspended, to speed up construction. The dam is expected to improve water supply and support crops and livestock.
In Gourcy, the national police ran an awareness operation at the market square roundabout to remind drivers of the circulation direction and clear street vendors from the public road. The action aims to reduce accidents at this intersection.
Authorities in Komondjari were urged to raise community awareness of the mass treatment campaign against schistosomiasis, scheduled for 26–31 October 2026 for children aged 5 to 14 in Gayéri. The free campaign is part of the fight against neglected tropical diseases, with support from Helen Keller…
The Malian Armed Forces, supported by partners, report strikes on terrorist gatherings, including leaders, near Ménaka and Piron on 22 October 2026, and the neutralisation of three motorcycle-borne fighters near Moutégué (Ségou). Surveillance operations are continuing.
The Koubri medical centre held a breast cancer awareness and screening day as part of Pink October, offering individual consultations and mammograms via a mobile clinic. Several participants welcomed the initiative.
The 10th edition of Africa Mousso closed in Ouagadougou on 23 October 2026 with a gala dinner honouring more than 35 women. The Sanem Poaka prize, worth one million FCFA, went to Bintha Ouédraogo, founder of the APED in Kaya.
