ACTUALITE.BF (opens the outlet's own site)At the 12th Tana Forum in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama called on African countries to take on more of the financing of peacekeeping operations and to fight illicit financial flows. Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea were also raised.
At the Gaoua regional hospital (CHR), a 48-year-old patient underwent a successful total hysterectomy to remove a uterine fibroid mass weighing 4.28 kg. The ovaries were preserved and the patient is recovering.
The minister of Sports, Youth and Employment attended the 31st Night of Champions of the Burkina Journalists' Sports Association (AJSB), which honoured the best national sporting performances of 2026. The ceremony recognised athletes and their contribution to Burkinabè sport.
As part of the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces, the Central Directorate of Culture and Arts of the Armed Forces is organising an inter-service military singing competition. The first phase, bringing together seven Burkinabè military units, was held on 23 October 2026 at the Armed…
Algeria, through its UN permanent representative Amar Bendjama, calls for reform of the Security Council and two permanent seats for Africa, in line with the African Common Position. The statement was made at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
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.
The BMCRF conducted an operation in Boulmiougou (from Zongo to Zaktouly) that led to the closure of five businesses, three shops selling everyday consumer goods and two cement stores, for illegal pricing and failure to display prices. Four offenders were assigned to community service.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Animal and Fisheries Resources launches a free 30-day, practice-focused training in Bobo-Dioulasso for 1,000 poultry sector players, aimed at improving performance and job prospects.
The Czech Republic wants to revive cooperation with Burkina Faso in economy, trade and youth. Its special envoy for the Sahel was received on 22 October 2026 by Burkinabè Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré.
The national organising committee of the National Week Against Cybercrime held a press briefing in Ouagadougou on the 2nd edition, due to take place from 26 to 30 October 2026. The programme includes panels, a hackathon, training sessions, awareness caravans and open days at the BCLCC.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, the National Firefighters Brigade (BNSP) welcomed 499 new firefighters, including 10 women soldiers, from the 24th promotion of the ENASAP after five months of training. The promotion was named "Sergent DRABO Issa".
The FBDES "Tõogo" pays tribute to Oumarou Yonaba, a driver retiring after more than 17 years of service, at the institution's headquarters in Ouaga 2000. Colleagues formed an honour guard in the presence of the director general.
A Turkish gendarmerie delegation, led by General Aykut Tanriverdi, met with Burkina Faso's Security and Defence ministers and the Chief of General Staff in Ouagadougou. Discussions covered bilateral cooperation, counterterrorism and border security.
Report of the Council of Ministers held in Ouagadougou on October 22, 2026: creation of the FASO WA-FULU presidential electricity initiative, new rules for water-resource authorisations, and several urgent public-utility decrees and a reorganisation of the Patriotic Support Fund.
The Burkinabè Government Spokesperson, Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, arrived in Italy with a large delegation for tribute days honouring President Thomas Sankara, held in Rome from 23 to 25 October. The programme includes the launch of the "Ma brique pour SANKARA" campaign, the unveiling of a…
The Council of Ministers adopted a decree creating the "Faso Wa-Fulu" Presidential Initiative to ensure access to electricity by 2030, at a cost of over 2,800 billion FCFA over 10 years. It also created the Société viticole du Burkina Faso (SOVIB), based in Bobo-Dioulasso.
Burkina Faso and Türkiye held the first session of their political consultations in Ankara, covering bilateral cooperation, the fight against terrorism and regional issues. The delegations discussed health, education, agriculture and a possible defense agreement.
Morocco's new government plans to ban social media for children under 15 and phone use in primary schools, according to its 2026-2031 programme. Implementation details remain to be specified and would require legislation.
The steering committee of the PAIRFP adopted its implementation report as of 30 September 2026, the PEFA 2027-2029 action plan (90 measures, estimated at about 1,290.78 million FCFA) and the 2027-2029 programming of Burkina Faso's public finance reforms.
A joint mission from the Presidency of Faso, the Association of Burkina airports and the Ministry of Construction of the Homeland met residents affected by the future Pô airport in Pô. It presented the assessment and compensation procedures and asked residents to declare their investments.
