Refletinfo.net (opens the outlet's own site)Senegalese writer Cheikh Hamidou Kane, author of "L'Aventure ambiguë", has died in Dakar at the age of 98. Besides his literary career, he was a senior civil servant, minister and UNICEF official.
Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched in Ouagadougou the second phase of the 3rd edition of the national patriotic commitment days (JEPPC), running from 2 to 16 October 2026 under the theme "Produce Burkinabè, consume Burkinabè". Activities include a government exhibition at SIAO and…
On 1 October 2026, the Burkinabè Air Force marked its 41st anniversary under the theme "The Wings of Sovereignty". The Grandes Couleurs ceremony honoured fallen soldiers and retired personnel.
The Patriotic Support Fund (FSP) mobilised 250.15 billion FCFA from 1 January to 29 September 2026, exceeding its initial annual forecast of 200 billion. Taxes and levies account for 40.37%, according to the Finance Ministry.
Secondary Education Minister Pr Moumouni Zoungrana received the organising committee of the 8th International Pulaaku Festival, planned for 30 October to 1 November 2026 at CENASA in Ouagadougou. A fair, exhibition, cultural parade and shows are on the programme, under the theme "Culture, youth…
Niger's defence and security forces seized 50.72 kg of suspected cocaine, valued at 2.57 billion FCFA, in the Agadez region and arrested three Nigerien nationals.
Agriculture Minister Ismaël Sombié calls for a swift resolution to a dispute between producers and a traditional chief over a 33-hectare rice lowland in Yibi, Passoré province. He asks regional authorities to find a solution.
The second phase of the 3rd edition of the JEPPC will take place in Burkina Faso from 2 to 16 October 2026, under the theme "Produisons burkinabè, consommons burkinabè!". It aims to strengthen economic patriotism and the consumption of locally made products.
