Public Procurement: Calls for Tenders for Monday, October 19, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Chérif Kounta, aged 14, is presented as the creator of FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence developed by the founder of Alpha IA.
Les Affaires (opens the outlet's own site)
FasoNova, a Burkinabe artificial intelligence created by a 14-year-old prodigy (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
At 14, Chérif Kounta presents FasoNova, an AI designed for Burkinabe and African realities. He explains how it works, its uses in education, and his ambition to make it a tool for local development.
Public Procurement: Tenders for Friday, October 16, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A section on tenders for Friday, October 16, 2026 is followed by an article about 14-year-old Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA and creator of FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence.
Public Procurement: Tenders for Thursday, October 15, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence system, was created by 14-year-old Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA. The article presents the young tech creator and his project.
In Burkina Faso, industrial turnover jumps 34.4%, driven by mining (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Burkina Faso’s industrial turnover rose by 34.4% according to the INSD, driven mainly by extractive industries. Manufacturing improved over the quarter but remained down year on year, especially agri-food.
Public Procurement: Tenders for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence, was created by Chérif Kounta, a 14-year-old founder of Alpha IA. The article presents this technology project developed in Burkina Faso.
Finance, CFA franc, debt, AES currency: Professor Salifou Ouédraogo analyses Burkina Faso's economic choices (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In an interview, Professor Salifou Ouédraogo says Burkina Faso's economy is in good shape, with rising growth, controlled inflation and a lower budget deficit. He also discusses record revenue collection and the conditions needed for a possible common AES currency.
Public Procurement: Tenders for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
FasoNova is a Burkinabè artificial intelligence created by 14-year-old Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA. The article presents the young tech creator and his project.
Public Procurement: Tenders for Monday, 12 October 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The text presents Chérif Kounta, 14, founder of Alpha IA and creator of “FasoNova,” a Burkinabè artificial intelligence. However, the article begins with a heading about tenders for 12 October 2026.
Burkina Faso: More than 254 billion CFA francs and 750 subsidized boreholes to boost the 2026-2027 dry-season campaign (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Burkinabè government is launching an emergency plan worth 254.79 billion CFA francs for the 2026-2027 dry season campaign. The program notably includes hydro-agricultural works and a subsidy for 750 boreholes by November 2026.
Burkina Faso: Detergents, soaps, bleach… the government regulates imports (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Burkinabè government adopted a decree updating the list of products subject to special import and export authorisation. The measure aims to protect local industrial units producing detergents, soaps, bleach, chalk and tomato paste concentrates.
Orange launches its digital revolution: Max it 2.0 settles into Burkinabe daily life (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Orange Burkina Faso officially launched Max it 2.0 on October 2, 2026 in Ouagadougou. Open to users of all mobile operators, the app combines messaging, money transfers, bill payments, top-ups, ticketing and a marketplace.
Public Procurement: Tender Notices for Friday, October 9, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The page provides access to the tender notices for Friday, October 9, 2026 via a downloadable PDF. It also links to daily issue No. 4504 of October 7, 2026 for practical details, deadlines and submission procedures.
Public Procurement: Tenders for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The tenders for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 are available in the PDF of Quotidien No. 4504 posted online, with a link to open or download it. The document presents the notices and submission procedures.
Public Procurement: Calls for Tenders of Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Issue No. 4503 of Tuesday, October 6, 2026 compiles public procurement notices. The PDF specifies how to consult the tenders, the documents required and submission deadlines for interested companies.
Professional integration and AI: the 4th edition of SEINAR opens to reinvent the skills of tomorrow (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 4th edition of SEINAR has opened in Ouagadougou around the theme of work in the age of artificial intelligence in Africa. Organized by Tech Emerging Africa, the event will feature hybrid sessions until October 10 on AI, blockchain, space and the skills of tomorrow.
UEMOA: PI-SPI transfers up to 8,000 CFA francs become free (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
From 2 November 2026, domestic transfers via the UEMOA PI-SPI platform will be free up to a daily total of 8,000 CFA francs per user. The BCEAO also plans to extend this fee waiver to cross-border transfers from 1 June 2027.
Real estate: Yirmea Immo wants to simplify housing searches in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Yirmea Immo app has been launched in Ouagadougou to make housing searches easier through geolocation, property listings and artificial intelligence. It also lets owners post free ads and pay to boost their visibility.
UEMOA: 6% growth, inflation under control, indicators remain solid (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Despite global uncertainties, the UEMOA recorded 6% growth in the second quarter of 2026 and 0.4% inflation. Ministers are also reviewing issues linked to public procurement, social protection and development financing.
Public Procurement: Tenders of Friday, October 2, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Quotidien No. 4501 of Friday, October 2, 2026 publishes the day’s tenders and public procurement notices in PDF format. The document provides access to the notices, documents and application terms so companies can respond to the consultations.