Burkina Faso · Desk
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The 18th edition of the International Craft Fair of Ouagadougou (SIAO) will take place from October 30 to November 8, 2026, with a focus on African craftsmanship and industrialization.
Direct-Aid and CNLC team up to provide free eye care services to Burkinabe people
Burkina Faso police crack down on motorcyclists not wearing helmets at night
Burkina Faso hosts 9th National Integration Forum, emphasizing African unity, economic growth, and cultural revival.
Burkina Faso's Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, has inaugurated a large capacity rice mill in Bagré, aiming to boost local rice transformation and food sovereignty.
Burkina Faso's Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, has launched a large-scale irrigation project aimed at developing 50,000 hectares of irrigated land across the country.
A Turkish Gendarmerie delegation visits Ouagadougou to enhance partnership with Burkina Faso's Gendarmerie.
Burkina Faso's Council of Ministers, led by President Ibrahim Traoré, has announced initiatives to boost energy access and create a national viticulture company.
Burkina Faso's Council of Ministers meets, makes crucial decisions on energy access, water resource management, and governance.
Burkina Faso's customs hosts quarterly flag-raising ceremony for FDS and VDP
Czech Republic's special envoy for the Sahel, Štěpánka Litecká, meets with Burkina Faso's foreign minister to discuss cooperation.
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Sports launches Coupe du Faso multisport 2026 with 11 disciplines, aiming to promote diversity and talent.
