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A decree adopted on September 17 implements the new Labor Code: with equal qualifications, a temporary worker must receive the same pay as a permanent employee of the user company. Clauses preventing direct hiring are prohibited.
Gernot Rohr has revealed the squad of the Cheetahs selected for the upcoming FIFA window. The coach of Benin is relying on a group of 26 players, consisting of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders, and eight forwards. As the upcoming international deadlines approach, Gernot Rohr has announced his squad for the period of September-October […]
Amir Abdou unveiled his squad this Thursday for the upcoming gathering of Burkina Faso. The coach of the Stallions made several changes and will still have to manage without his captain Bertrand Traoré. Amir Abdou continues to build his team. The coach of Burkina Faso has announced a list of 24 players for the upcoming […]
The Ghanaian public distributor BOST has reduced its diesel and gasoline deliveries to Burkina Faso and Mali since August to prioritize the domestic market, amid rising global costs and increasing local demand.
In Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, ACLED has already recorded 2,145 events related to jihadist groups in 2026. At the current rate, their number could exceed 3,000 by the end of December, setting a record for the region.
Three agreements signed in Lomé outline the conditions for the return of Burkinabè refugees hosted in Benin, Ghana, and Togo. Movements will only commence when security allows for a voluntary and dignified repatriation, with joint monitoring by the states and the UNHCR.
The Burkinabè government has approved an energy initiative of 104,175 billion FCFA aimed at modernizing networks and connecting over 250,000 households, with a goal of achieving 70% electrification by 2030.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the TEXFORCES-BF textile complex on September 9, 2026, in Bobo-Dioulasso, aimed at locally processing cotton and producing uniforms for defense forces, public services, and the civilian market.
Burkina Faso–China cooperation should focus more on productive equipment, technology, and training. Beijing issued more than 8,000 visas to Burkinabè in 2025.
The U17 Amazons now know their opponents for the second edition of the UFOA-B women’s Cup, with a tough Group A facing Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. Bronze medalists in 2024, Benin will try to do better in this edition scheduled from September 15 to 28 in Yamoussoukro. The U17 Amazons now know their opponents. […]
Following his notable participation in the Gaani 2026 festivities in Nikki, President Romuald Wadagni travelled to Parakou on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The head of state arrived at 5:24 p.m. at the home of Charles Toko, a former lawmaker and now a designated member of the new Senate, in a visit that was both friendly […]
The Burkina Faso has ruled out any electoral urgency within the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which includes Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. During a meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Ouagadougou with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Sahle-Work Zewde, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, defended […]
Burkina Faso plans to rely on Nigeria to improve its access to international Internet connectivity. The initiative aims to allow the landlocked country, which depends on overland links, to diversify its routes to submarine cables and reduce the risks associated with a single infrastructure. Burkinabè authorities presented this project in a report published on Sunday, […]
The trial for the murder of journalist Norbert Zongo, killed in 1998 along with three of his companions, will not open on the initially planned date in Burkina Faso. An appeal filed with the Court of Cassation by the lawyer of one of the defendants has suspended the procedure, while three individuals have been referred […]
In light of the decline of traditional mail and the rise of e-commerce, Burkina Faso wants to adapt the rules applicable to the postal sector. The ministry in charge of Digital Transition, Posts, and Electronic Communications launched a workshop in Koudougou dedicated to preparing the application texts of the new law on the general regulation […]
Burkina Faso is accelerating the development of its thermal capacities to meet the rising demand for electricity and reduce its dependence on imports. The Bobo 2 power plant, which started operation on August 7 in Bobo-Dioulasso, is one of the latest facilities added to the national grid. Since the beginning of 2026, several thermal projects […]
The e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform is intended to enable Burkina Faso to digitize the administrative procedures related to the health sector. The system particularly targets private health establishments, with the aim of reducing processing times and improving the tracking of files. The Burkinabé Ministry of Health officially launched the e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform on Friday, August 7, according to […]
The Burkinabé Ministry of Culture has banned 18 cultural events planned in several cities across the country. The authorities cite activities contrary to “public morals” and likely to disrupt public order. These decisions come as part of a policy of “cleansing” the cultural sector that has been in place since March 2025. The Burkina Faso […]
The Burkinabe Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism has sent formal notices to the organizers of 18 events planned in various locations across the country. The authorities cite the need to uphold good morals and public order, amidst a context of tightening oversight on artistic and cultural activities. The Burkinabe government is tightening its […]
The Burkinabe government has raised the price of a litre of diesel by 75 CFA francs as of Monday, August 10. This 11% increase comes after four years of stable pricing, as the state claims to be bearing an increasing burden of subsidies while facing strong demand from neighboring countries. The litre of diesel is […]
The group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is coming to an end, and the first verdicts have been announced. Seven teams have already exited the competition, while the last ticket to the quarter-finals will be contested this Thursday during the final matches of group D. The group stage of the 2026 […]
Burkinabe authorities launched a video-verbalization system on Sunday to penalize various traffic violations in the capital. Cameras installed by the Ministry of Security notably record dangerous behaviors at intersections and on major roadways. According to the authorities, more than 1,000 violations had already been detected twelve hours after the system’s launch. The most common violations […]
The former Togolese Minister of Agriculture Noël Koutéra Bataka has officially taken up his duties as the country representative of the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Burkina Faso. He submitted his cabinet letter to the Burkinabe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, on Friday evening. Mr. Bataka was received by the head […]
A case of alleged fraud regarding the 2026 BEPC is shaking Burkina Faso. Supervisors are accused of using a mobile phone and an artificial intelligence system to provide answers to candidates during an official exam. The incidents are said to have occurred at the Guéré secondary school in the Guiba municipality, Zoundwéogo province. The prosecutor […]
