A look back at Didier Drogba’s 2005 peace appeal after Ivory Coast qualified for the World Cup, and at the 2007 match played in Bouaké in a still-divided country. The article stresses that his symbolic gesture did not stop the war, but left a strong impression.
FC Barcelona host Real Madrid this Sunday, 25 October, in a Liga Clasico, five days after their Champions League defeat to PSG. The probable line-ups of both teams are presented.
In Boali on the Mbali River, deforestation is reducing fish catches and undermining fishermen’s livelihoods. Experts say tree felling worsens low water levels, water turbidity and fish reproduction.
On October 22, 2026, the minister delegate for animal and fisheries resources handed out kits for the "Zero empty henhouse" operation in Songdin and Gampela to 516 selected beneficiaries. Launched in August 2026 under the agro-pastoral, water and fisheries offensive, it aims to support at least…
At the Council of Ministers on 22 October 2026, the Burkinabè government examined a draft decree governing the computerised processing of civil registry data, the civil registry identifier and system interoperability. The text provides for online issuance of civil certificates and electronic…
Replay of a panel from the 2nd edition of Faso Digital dedicated to the digitalization of public administration and the current state of e-services.
For Pink October, AGL Burkina’s women’s association launched a 72-hour programme with a group sports session. The initiative aims to raise awareness about early screening for breast and cervical cancer.
Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir, 2025 world marathon champion, has been provisionally suspended after traces of EPO were detected, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). This is a precautionary measure, not a final sanction.
The 5th TRANSLOG Africa 2026 symposium, held in Ouagadougou from 20 to 22 October, led to the institutionalisation of the event as a permanent intergovernmental platform on transport, logistics and corridor security. More than 150 experts issued recommendations.
France is deploying 70,000 police officers and gendarmes on Saturday to prevent new unrest during protests against the cost of living. The Louvre, Orsay, Picasso Museum and the Grand Palais will be closed, while an anti-far-right protest is also planned in Orléans.
FasoCheck examines a social media claim that rice varieties grown in Burkina Faso have changed considerably. The verdict is TRUE: the national catalogue grew from 43 to 47 varieties, with 16 new registrations in 2025.
Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, has joined a wildlife sanctuary opened in Alentejo. Funded by donations, the site aims to eventually welcome more elephants from zoos and circuses across Europe.
The text reviews the repeated protests in France since 2017 and says Paris used to lecture Africa on governance. It argues that France's own crises call for more humility and for partners rather than tutors.
The second National Week against Cybercrime will be held in Burkina Faso from 26 to 30 October 2026, the organising committee announced. The BCLCC reports more than 9 billion FCFA in financial losses recorded between 2020 and 2025.
In Tenkodogo, a crocodile seen near a poultry pen in the Gommisi district was safely captured by the Water and Forests service and released into the city dam. No damage was reported.
Bilateral trade between South Africa and China rose sharply after Beijing introduced a temporary zero-tariff deal in May for qualifying African exports. South African exports, including agricultural goods, increased as Pretoria seeks to diversify its markets.
In Pô, a man in his fifties seriously injured his wife before taking his own life in the night of 21 to 22 October 2026. The victim was evacuated to Ouagadougou, and an investigation has been opened.
More than 80 education stakeholders in Diabo completed a seven-day training course on bi-plurilingual education, focused on using Mooré and strengthening teaching skills. Participants also called for printed materials to make classroom implementation easier.
Crazy Hub offers two training tracks for children: robotics and programming, or office tools and fundamentals. Classes start on November 1, 2026 in Saaba, with a pace of 3 hours per week.
On 23 October 2026, the Burkina Faso Directorate General of Customs held a flag-raising ceremony that coincided with the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces. Director General Yves Kafando stressed customs' role in revenue mobilisation and the fight against fraud.
