West Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of Burkina Faso: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Elsewhere in West Africa
Ouagadougou hosts the 6th edition of the International Painting Encounters of Ouagadougou (RIPO) from September 19-27, 2026, celebrating 20 years of promoting plastic arts.
Phenix FC emerged victorious in the 18th edition of the Maracana Impact TV, defeating Wonder Boys in a penalty shootout.
Captain Ibrahim Traore discusses military modernization and readiness for potential future conflicts.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré says private sector concerns about being marginalized are unfounded
Sidya Touré, l'ancien Premier ministre guinéen, est décédé à Paris à l'âge de 81 ans, mettant fin à son long exil loin de son pays natal.
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré gave a major press conference on September 27, 2026.
L'UCPPK-H et le RAPF/SG organisent une session de formation pour les points focaux des coopératives de productrices de karité de la région du Guiriko.
27 people killed in a double shooting in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, sparking concerns about the country's high crime rate and violence.
Ebola cases surge 73% in North Kivu, sparking concerns over containment.
Sidya Touré, a Guinean politician and former Prime Minister, has died in Paris at the age of 81, marking the end of an era for the country's political landscape.
Eaux et Forêts unit in Burkina Faso conducts operations from September 21-27, 2026, providing emergency services, seizing prohibited products, and supporting community needs.
The 16th edition of the Salon international du tourisme et de l’hôtellerie de Ouagadougou (SITHO) has come to a close, with exhibitors sharing their experiences.
