As part of the 2026-2027 dry-season emergency plan, the beneficiaries of subsidized boreholes have been published. They have until October 30, 2026 to meet the required conditions, or their slot will go to candidates on the waiting list.
The sports ministry presents the first edition of the Coupe du Faso multi-sport, whose grand finals will take place on 24 and 25 October 2026 in Ouagadougou across 11 disciplines. The total budget is estimated at 100 million FCFA, shared among the federations.
At a panel during Le Faso Digital 2026, speakers discussed African sovereignty in digital technology, from data to artificial intelligence. They called for stronger companies, research, open data and technologies adapted to African realities.
LONAB has provided a CFA100 million grant to the Ministry of Sports to support the 37th edition of the Tour international du Faso, scheduled for October 30 to November 8, 2026. Twelve foreign countries are set to take part with 90 riders.
In Solenzo, the CNSS held a regional information and awareness seminar on social security. The meeting focused on benefits, contributions, registration procedures and employers’ compliance with payment deadlines.
In Lafiabougou, 499 firefighter trainees from the 24th class completed training at ENASAP and are joining the National Fire Brigade. The class is named after Sergeant Drabo Issa, who died in the line of duty in 2019.
In Budapest, Prime Minister Péter Magyar took part in commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 uprising, including a wreath-laying ceremony outside parliament. Ursula von der Leyen praised Hungarians' courage during a special parliamentary session.
The association Baobab Ramsa is running its 6th workshop teaching traditional crafts (bogolan, weaving, kokodonda, beadwork, upcycling art) to 63 children aged 6 to 18 in Ouagadougou's Zongo district. Children with disabilities are included this year, and parents have struggled to pay the…
Niger won the UFOA-B U17 qualifying tournament for the 2027 AFCON in Morocco, beating Côte d'Ivoire on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the final. Burkina Faso beat Ghana 2-0 in the third-place match.
On 23 October 2026 in Bobo-Dioulasso, REVS PLUS handed 36,288 male condoms and 38,000 lubricant gel sachets to the AIDS committee of the Ministry of War and Patriotic Defence. The products will be redistributed to fighting forces, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
SOPATEL Silmandé SA is recruiting a refrigeration technician and a plumber. Applications, including a CV and required diploma, must be sent by email by 30 October 2026.
In Yaadga, the SWEDD+ campaign "Entrepreneurship for Women" highlighted women-led economic initiatives and mobilized more than 200 community leaders. More than 450 women and girls also received free health screening services.
The Order of Civil Engineers of Burkina Faso reminded reporters in Ouagadougou of the importance of respecting professional rules to ensure the safety and durability of structures. It is also preparing, with Mali and Niger, the AES Civil Engineering Scientific Days planned for 2027.
The Burkinabè National Lottery (LONAB) signed a 100 million CFA franc sponsorship agreement in Ouagadougou for the 37th edition of the Tour du Faso, in the presence of the economy and finance and sports ministers. The official sponsor presents the commitment as part of its corporate social…
The 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) will be held in Ouagadougou from 30 October to 8 November 2026, under the theme of African craftsmanship and industrialisation. The organising committee presents 800 stands, over 6,000 exhibitors, Ghana as guest of honour, and…
The 18th SIAO will take place from 30 October to 8 November 2026 in Ouagadougou. More than 6,000 exhibitors, 800,000 visitors and Ghana as guest of honour are announced.
LONAB is contributing 100 million CFA francs to the organization of the 37th Tour du Faso. The sponsorship agreement was signed in Ouagadougou in the presence of the ministers responsible for Sports and the Economy.
The Tenkodogo court acquitted two women accused of calling other people witches for lack of evidence. The prosecutor nevertheless warned them not to repeat such acts.
The Ministry of Sports is launching the first multisport Coupe du Faso with eleven disciplines, including athletics, volleyball, boxing and cycling. A budget of 100 million CFA francs is planned, with finals集中 in Ouagadougou.
Scheduled from 30 October to 8 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, SIAO 2026 expects more than 6,000 exhibitors and 800,000 visitors. The fair will focus on African crafts, industrialisation and promoting local products and cultural heritage.
