As part of Le Faso Digital 2026, the CCI-BF will hold a special online day to present digital solutions suited to business management, commerce, payments and digital security. The initiative aims to connect startups and companies.
Retired army captain Lassané Sawadogo received the top prize for citizen engagement at the Nuit des Étoiles du Faso. Other personalities and 16 students were also honoured for civic spirit and patriotism.
ECOWAS and the AES Confederation have decided to set up joint thematic working groups to define a cooperation framework agreement. The ministers stressed mutual respect, sovereignty and the interests of their populations.
Horuslabs certified 63 participants after a week of training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital investigation in Ouagadougou. The initiative aims to strengthen local skills for professional work and projects in Burkina Faso.
As part of Pink October, Oméga Vision Communication organized a 10-kilometer awareness walk in Ouagadougou on breast cancer. A gynecologist stressed the importance of early screening, self-examination and a healthy lifestyle.
The NEKRE Pact was launched on October 17 in Burkina Faso to reshape the school system around access for all, better learning quality, the promotion of national languages, and stronger governance. The government also wants education to be closer to production and vocational skills.
The Office of the President of Burkina Faso received rolling stock worth more than 105 million CFA francs. The handover was carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Burkina Faso embassy in China.
The virtual fair Le Faso Digital, launched by Lefaso.net, runs until October 24, 2026 to showcase Burkinabe digital innovations. This second edition focuses on inclusion, digital sovereignty and innovation.
The president of Burkina Faso asked the Étoiles du Faso and their ambassadors to promote civility and patriotism among Burkinabe citizens. He described these values as a foundation for development.
The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in Dakar to prepare talks with ECOWAS. They want to define a new legal basis for cooperation between the AES and ECOWAS, without returning to the West African bloc.
Dr Zabado Jean François Roméo Tiégnan explains endocrine disruptors, hormonal contraceptives and their possible link to breast cancer risk. He calls for medical advice and stresses the importance of screening.
ENAM has launched its 2026-2027 administrative and academic year with about 1,800 trainees. Minister Mathias Traoré urged students to prioritize competence, integrity and public service, in the context of the Progressive Popular Revolution.
ENAM concluded its welcome and orientation week with a visit to CARFO, featuring discussions on its services, retirement and occupational risks. Officials also raised awareness among trainees about public servants’ rights and retirement preparation.
In Ouagadougou, AB.AOC brought together ambassadors to mobilize funding and diplomatic support for the rollout of biodigesters in eight countries. The alliance aims for 74,000 installations by 2030 and wants the sector to become a lever for energy, climate and agriculture.
On World Food Day, Ismaël Sombié urges Burkinabè to rely on innovation to strengthen food sovereignty. He highlights national production, local processing and the new 2026-2028 agro-pastoral, water and fisheries drive.
The 15th International Granite Sculpture Symposium of Laongo will take place from November 2 to 23, 2026. The event will bring together artists, researchers and trainees, with a symposium, a fair, cultural activities and environmental awareness initiatives.
SODIBO is launching “SODIBO Event Services,” an offer that pairs beverage purchases with packages of equipment, staff and logistics for ceremonies. The service is available in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, with plans to expand to other towns.
The Endeavour Foundation supported 504 pupils and students in Burkina Faso through three education programs, providing scholarships, school supplies and internships. The initiative aims to reduce school dropout and ease professional integration.
The Ministry of Culture reminds artists and cultural professionals that they must inform diplomatic missions before any trip abroad. The procedure is meant to improve coordination and strengthen their protection.
In Freetown and Benin, property tax reform shows that property valuation, institutional coordination and collection determine revenues. The article also highlights the challenges posed by customary land rights.
