West Africa
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Elsewhere in West Africa
Pope Léon XIV visited France from September 25-28, 2026, and addressed 80,000 young people at the Stade de France.
La 16ᵉ édition du Salon international du tourisme et de l’hôtellerie de Ouagadougou (SITHO) s'est clôturée le 26 septembre 2026.
The 4th edition of Ladies Days was held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from September 25-26, 2026, with a focus on women's role in the mining and energy sectors.
Kagambèga FC emerged victorious in the 22nd edition of the "Jeunesse Unie de Pouytenga" Maracana tournament, defeating Nonsraaga in the final.
126 students in Burkina Faso's Goundi province receive awards for academic excellence
Burkina Faso prepares for the Night of Revolutionary Progress with over 10,000 attendees expected at the Place de la Révolution in Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso's national road safety office, ONASER, launches operation to enforce road safety regulations in Ouagadougou, focusing on helmet use and drunk driving.
Scholars from nine countries gather in Ouagadougou to rethink discourse analysis from African perspectives
Burkina Faso set to mark "Nuit de la Révolution Progressiste Populaire" on September 30, 2026, to honor its defense and security forces and celebrate achievements.
Georges Taï Benson, a legendary figure in Ivorian audiovisual, dies at 80
Organizers of the Nuit de la RPP event in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, have announced guidelines for attendees, including dress code and security measures.
La journaliste Shanhui Zhang analyse le discours du président Xi Jinping à la Maison Blanche
