Burkina Faso

Ibrahim Traoré stated that nearly 300 Nanga armored vehicles have been produced or adapted in Burkina Faso since November 2025. The head of state said that Faso Armored…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…