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A collision between an Ivorian car and a Burkinabe bus on Ghana's N1 Elubo-Takoradi highway has resulted in eight fatalities and 21 survivors.
A 26-year-old man in Burkina Faso has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for attempting to blackmail young women by threatening to publish their intimate images.
Burkina Faso's Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) has begun a five-day training workshop in Koudougou for its financial and accounting professionals.
A US study reveals walking, though popular, doesn't meet health recommendations, urging combination with other activities.
Burkinabé author Paule Ouédraogo's book "La Résilience Féminine" encourages women to rebuild and take action.
Dutch cyclist Jonathan Kerkhofs wins 4th stage of Tour du Faso 2026 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso's 18th SIAO crafts fair dedicates a day to traditional leaders, highlighting their role in preserving cultural heritage.
Dutch cyclist Jonathan Kerkhofs wins 4th stage of 37th Tour du Faso in Bobo-Dioulasso
Burkina Faso's national armed forces celebrate 66th anniversary with 86,000 reservists enlisted in 9 months
Burkina Faso's National Armed Forces celebrate 66 years of service, loyalty, and dedication to the nation, marked by a history of sacrifice and resilience.
The 12th edition of UEMOA's annual review of reforms, policies, programs, and community projects is set to take place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from November 4-6, 2026.
La dengue, une maladie causée par un virus transmis par la piqûre du moustique infecté Aedes aegypti, nécessite une attention particulière pour être contrôlée.
