Orange Énergies Burkina Faso presents solar kits payable in monthly instalments and a digital energy management platform for households and small entrepreneurs. The company is also seeking local partners.
The Czech Republic says it wants to revive and strengthen cooperation with Burkina Faso in areas such as the economy, trade and youth promotion. Talks also covered relations with the AES and the European Union.
Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani received a delegation from the Justice ministries of Burkina Faso and Mali, AES Confederation members, in Niamey. Discussions covered progress on joint legal and judicial projects.
Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo is in Rome with a large delegation for tribute days to Thomas Sankara, from 23 to 25 October 2026. The programme includes a campaign launch, the unveiling of a statue, an exhibition, film screenings and an arts evening.
In Ankara, a Burkinabè delegation held talks with several Turkish institutions to strengthen cooperation in education, health, vocational training, research and investment. The discussions also covered scholarships, health projects and a business forum.
Storm Austen hit the coasts of France and the United Kingdom on Friday, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain and large waves. In Brittany, gusts reached 160 km/h at Pointe du Raz, while roads were disrupted by fallen branches and trees.
A roundup of international briefs, including France deploying 70,000 police ahead of protests, WHO reporting a new Ebola case in Nigeria, and a court in Ivory Coast postponing a hearing over Tidjane Thiam’s election to lead the PDCI.
IB Bank's staff mutual organised a blood donation drive on 23 October 2026 to help ensure blood product availability. The National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) welcomed the initiative, which aims to become a regular practice.
In Mogdin and Gampèla, the delegate minister for Animal and Fisheries Resources launched the distribution of 516 poultry kits under the 'Zero Empty Chicken Coop' operation. Linked to the 2026-2028 agropastoral offensive, the program received more than 24,000 applications.
Plan International Burkina Faso is recruiting four civil engineering technicians. They will be responsible for monitoring and inspecting infrastructure works.
The Burkina Faso Civil Engineering Engineers' Order (OIGC-BF) urges the public and property developers to verify that engineers are registered on the Order's roll before entrusting them with work. Illegal practice of the profession is punishable by criminal sanctions.
The second National Week against Cybercrime will be held from October 26 to 30, 2026 in Burkina Faso, with awareness, training and exchange activities. It is organised by the Central Brigade against Cybercrime (BCLCC) under the auspices of the Ministry of Security.
In a Yeelen column, engineer Abdoulaye Kaboré explains why mastering electrical protection systems is essential for interconnected grids with high solar penetration. He calls for relay coordination, settings adapted to solar inverters and a national protection policy.
Orange Énergies presented its solar kits and other energy solutions in Burkina Faso, priced between 65,000 and 300,000 CFA francs. The company also says it wants to build a network of partners to offer compatible products.
Burkina Faso's Legislative Assembly of the People has adopted a bill banning the full or partial privatisation of state-owned strategic companies. A public enterprise law specialist analyses its legal implications, including immunity from seizure, and economic ones, including national preference.
FC Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday 25 October 2026 (20:00 GMT) in the first Clasico of the LaLiga season. The article covers broadcasters, head-to-head history, both teams' form and a prediction.
The Burkinabè government examined a draft decree on computerized civil status data processing, the civil status identifier and interoperability of the national system. The text notably provides for electronic archiving and online issuance of documents.
In Ouargaye, the new provincial director of public procurement and financial commitments control in Koulpélogo was installed in his post. He asked for support from authorities, local councils and public spending stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.
During a conference, Dr Sounkalo Djibo called for digital tools designed around real-world conditions, with people at the centre. He stressed ergonomics, accessibility, co-design and human oversight in the use of AI.
UEMOA sectoral ministers met in Ouagadougou to review white papers on the cotton-textile, fertiliser and rice sectors. A first five-year regional programme, estimated at 7,000 billion FCFA, aims to strengthen local processing.
