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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 […]
The Burkinabè army claims to have neutralized over 400 attackers following coordinated assaults on military positions in Gayéri, Solhan, and Sebba. This assessment comes amid a backdrop of heightened security and diplomatic tension, following the rupture of relations between Ouagadougou and Paris. The General Staff of the Armed Forces (EMGA) of Burkina Faso announced on […]
Burkina Faso announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, the immediate rupture of its diplomatic relations with France. This decision, presented by Ouagadougou as an act of sovereignty, confirms the deep deterioration of relations between the two countries and now aligns Burkina Faso with the position of Mali and Niger within the AES. Burkina Faso announced […]
Burkina Faso has announced the immediate severance of its diplomatic relations with France, a first since its independence in 1960. This decision, justified by Ouagadougou in the name of national sovereignty and non-interference, marks the collapse of a bilateral relationship that has already been severely degraded since the rise to power of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. […]
Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring educational paths and professional integration, this decision by the Traoré government marks an unprecedented tightening of control over student mobility. The Burkinabè Council of Ministers on June […]
Burkina Faso has expressed its dissatisfaction to the European Union following an intervention by European MP Christophe Gomart regarding the political and security situation in the country. The ambassador of the European Union to Ouagadougou was received on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Burkina Faso Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the head of diplomacy, […]
The Burkinabe Minister of Economy and Finance, Aboubakar Nacanabo, has been elected president of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank for a one-year term. The election took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the 51st edition of the annual meetings of the IDB Group. In this position, Aboubakar Nacanabo will lead the work […]
The High Council of Communication of Burkina Faso has fined Canal+ International 50 million CFA francs for failing to provide free and automatic broadcasting of RTB’s public channels to its subscribers. The regulator accuses the French operator of not adhering to an agreement signed in 2025, amid heightened scrutiny of foreign media in Burkina Faso. […]
Burkina Faso wants to make entrepreneurship a mandatory discipline in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This reform, part of the presidential initiative for quality education for all, aims to better prepare students for self-employment in a country where the labor market remains dominated by the informal sector. Burkina […]
Nearly 21% of Burkinabè live in food insecurity, alerted the Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Kargougou, on the occasion of the International Day of Food Safety. In response to the risks associated with contaminated food, the government is announcing an increase in inspections, health monitoring, and public awareness. According to the National Institute of Statistics […]
The Burkinabe government has decided to suspend the organization of all beauty contests across the national territory. This measure, announced by the Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism, comes pending the adoption of new regulations intended to better regulate these events. Burkina Faso is tightening its regulations in the beauty contest sector. In a […]
