Burkina Faso · Desk
Reported stories, developing updates, and quick explainers from the newsroom
Burkina Faso's Culture Minister announces plans to revamp beauty pageants, abandoning traditional Miss contests in favor of a new format that promotes cultural values and traditional attire.
A Burkinabé lawyer, Me Ini Esther Doli, appeared in court for defamation charges after criticizing the Police Municipale's handling of the "Allah Ti Kouma" case on Facebook.
The 12th Rebranding Africa Forum will focus on building stronger healthcare systems in Africa.
Le Mali a connu récemment une série d'interpellations liées au trafic de sang humain.
Burkina Faso's Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism, Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, announces plans to revive Miss Université in a new format by the end of 2026.
Over 430,000 vulnerable households registered in Burkina Faso's social registry
The African Union has sent facilitators to Goma in an effort to bring peace to the conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A new fruit-flavored product has been launched in Burkina Faso, promising an intense and refreshing taste experience.
Germany and Burkina Faso discuss cooperation in vocational training and technology at the Institut supérieur de génie électrique du Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso seeks to accelerate cotton transformation and explore new markets.
Chad's ambassador to Burkina Faso, Mohamed Saleh, visits ISGE-BF to explore cooperation in technical training and student mobility.
The African Development Bank and Burkina Faso's government have agreed on a 2027-2031 strategy to support the country's economic transformation and development.
