Burkina Faso · Desk
Reported stories, developing updates, and quick explainers from the newsroom
Burkina Faso lawyer Ini Esther Doli faces 24 months imprisonment and a fine for alleged defamation against Ouagadougou's municipal police.
Burkina Faso's women's rugby team, the Étalons dames, has departed for Nairobi to compete in the Africa Women's Sevens, a continental tournament.
The UEMOA Court of Justice marks 30 years of promoting regional integration through legal decisions, hosting a colloquium in Ouagadougou to reflect on its progress and future.
A Burkina Faso publication highlights the importance of discovering and nurturing the unique talents of children.
A national workshop in Ouagadougou aims to strengthen social cohesion and peace in Burkina Faso through dialogue and cooperation among various stakeholders.
Algerian cyclist Yacine Hamza wins third stage in 37th Tour du Faso, Gustav Basson retains yellow jersey.
Mamadou Diakité's Diak-art studio is exhibiting at SIAO 2026, showcasing 3D art made from traditional materials like sand, wood, and paint.
The 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Handicraft Fair (SIAO) features a competition for the Thomas Sankara Creativity Prize, with 50 works from 6 African countries.
The 18th edition of SIAO 2026 has exposants optimistic about the showcase.
Burkina Faso's CNLF seizes goods worth over 95 million F CFA in two weeks, including smuggled fuel, cyanide, and banned plastic bags.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2026 CAF Awards, with ten female players in the running for the prestigious African Player of the Year award.
The 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO) celebrated Ghana as its guest of honour, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
