Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso's Eau Vive WASH Services Aims to Reduce Pump Repair Time to 24 Hours
Eau Vive WASH Services launches in Burkina Faso to improve access to clean water by reducing pump repair time to 24 hours.
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Burkina Faso
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Burkinabé Family Mourns the Loss of Jeanne Marie Kalmogo
Family and friends pay tribute to Jeanne Marie Kalmogo, who passed away on October 28, 2026.
Burkina Faso
3 min
GIZ Seeks Junior Expert in Monitoring and Evaluation for SARES Program in Burkina Faso
The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) is seeking a junior expert in monitoring and evaluation for its Resilience Strengthening in the Sahel (SARES) program in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso
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Faso Digit Girls Sensitize ISCOM Students on Breast Cancer
Students at Burkina Faso's ISCOM learn about breast cancer prevention and early detection from Faso Digit Girls.
Burkina Faso
3 min
Burkina Faso's Digital Innovations Tackle Financial Challenges
Three Burkinabé digital solutions, Yembi, Gabi, and MamBudget, aim to simplify financial operations and improve financial inclusion.
Burkina Faso
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Le Faso Digital 2026: Innovative Solutions for Energy and Water Management in the Sahel
Three Burkinabé projects, PV-Inspector-AI, WATTIA, and WellKeep, selected for Le Faso Digital 2026, aim to improve energy and water management in the Sahel region.
Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso's SIAO Opens Its Doors for Ten Days of African Artisan Celebrations
The 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Artisan Fair (SIAO) has officially opened in Burkina Faso, celebrating African artisans with a focus on industrialization and local produ...
Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso: 10 Years On, Reflections on the 2014 Popular Insurrection
Burkina Faso marks 10 years since the popular insurrection that ousted President Blaise Compaoré, with many questioning the legacy and impact of the event.
Burkina Faso
3 min
Burkina Faso: The Hidden Costs of Artisanal Gold Mining
Many Burkinabè youths return from artisanal gold mining sites with severe health problems, including respiratory diseases like silicosis.
Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso Hosts First African Forum on Media and Information Education
The first African Forum on Media and Information Education (FA-EMI) concluded in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with a call to make media and information education a cultural norm in West Afr...
Burkina Faso
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Côte d'Ivoire Removed from GAFI Grey List
Côte d'Ivoire has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (GAFI) grey list, recognizing the country's efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering and combating the financi...
Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso Court Hands Down Prison Sentences for Female Genital Mutilation
A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced 39 people, including one man, to prison terms for their involvement in female genital mutilation, a practice banned in the country.