The IMF is urging Burkina Faso and other low-income countries to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization in the face of rising debt, declining aid and pressure on public finances. It also recommends making public spending more efficient.
The title announces public procurement tenders for 1 October 2026, but the provided text mainly focuses on 14-year-old Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA and creator of “FasoNova,” a Burkinabè artificial intelligence.
The Malian Council of Ministers adopted texts creating the School of Mines and Petroleum. The institution is meant to provide initial and continuing training for staff in the mining and oil sectors.
FasoNova is a Burkinabè artificial intelligence created by Chérif Kounta, a 14-year-old and founder of Alpha IA. The article presents this young tech creator and his project.
FasoNova is a Burkinabè artificial intelligence created by Chérif Kounta, who is 14 years old and founder of Alpha IA. The article introduces the young tech creator and his project.
Burkina Faso has inaugurated RAFFINOR-BF, its first gold refinery, with an initial capacity of 164 tonnes per year. The mines minister says it is meant to strengthen economic sovereignty, create jobs and curb fraud.
At 14, Chérif Kounta created Alpha IA and designed “FasoNova,” a Burkinabè artificial intelligence conceived in Burkina Faso. The article presents the young tech creator and his project.
At the Ouagadougou SITHO, Privilège Hôtel presented its hotel offering in Ziniaré, built around hygiene, diversified services and quality hospitality. The establishment offers accommodation, catering, conference rooms and a leisure space in Laongo.
The 15th annual conference of the Directorate General of Taxes ended in Ouagadougou with three resolutions, including the gradual integration of artificial intelligence and a review of the institution's organisation. The Minister of Economy stressed a modern but human tax administration.
FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence tool, was created by Chérif Kounta, who is 14 and founder of Alpha IA. The article presents the young tech creator and his AI project.
FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence, was created by 14-year-old Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA. The article presents the young developer and his technology project.
The Legislative Assembly adopted the 2026 supplementary finance law, which provides for CFAF 301 billion in additional revenue. These budget margins are meant to fund more investment, including roads, buildings, the Smart project and the Plan RELANCE.
FasoNova, a Burkinabè artificial intelligence, was created by 14-year-old Chérif Kounta, founder of Alpha IA. The text presents this young tech creator in Burkina Faso and his AI project.
According to the DGEP, Burkina Faso's economy is expected to grow by 5.7% in 2026, driven by agriculture and especially gold. Exports, public revenue and savings are rising, while prices for several grains are falling.