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Trois innovations numériques, FasoDonnées, FasoDoc et RNM Explorer, ont été sélectionnées dans la catégorie « Gouvernance, services publics et civic tech » de la deuxième édition de Le Fa...
Wave Burkina Faso inaugurates a premium agency in Léo to facilitate financial transactions and promote mobile money services.
Dr. Robert Lucien Kargougou presents healthcare advancements in Burkina Faso over the past four years.
Coach Medhi, a popular figure in Côte d'Ivoire, has been arrested in Mali and extradited to Côte d'Ivoire over allegations of rape, sexual assault, and violence against several young women.
A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced a man to life in prison for pouring acid on his pregnant girlfriend's face after she refused to have an abortion.
Burkina Faso's customs authority collects over 141 billion FCFA in October 2026, exceeding monthly forecast by 20 billion FCFA.
Nestlé Burkina Faso is set to participate in the 18th edition of the Salon international de l'artisanat de Ouagadougou (SIAO) from October 30 to November 8, 2026.
Burkinabè living in Russia meet with Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, praising government's efforts to regain sovereignty and develop the country.
The Ministry of Justice in Burkina Faso has launched the 4th edition of a human rights debate competition for university students to raise awareness about gender-based violence.
Burkina Faso's customs authority mobilizes over 141 billion FCFA in Operation Magnan.
The family of Compaore Tipoko Odile, who passed away on October 8, 2026, in Burkina Faso, thanks those who supported them during this difficult time.
Un dîner gala de soutien est organisé pour l'extension de la cathédrale Sainte Anne de Dédougou au Burkina Faso.
