Ouagadougou:A 26-year-old scrap metal dealer named NB has been sentenced by the Ouaga I High Court for attempted blackmail involving threats to distribute intimate images of young women. The court handed down a 24-month prison sentence, with six month…
Tougo:The High Commissioner of Zondoma Province, Aboubacar Sidiki Nabe, officially launched the development of a new Municipal Development Plan (MDP) for the commune of Tougo. This strategic document aims to define the new socio-economic directions fo…
Ouagadougou:The President of the People’s Legislative Assembly, Dr. Ousmane Bougouma, acting on behalf of President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, paid tribute to the victims of the 2014 popular uprising and the 2015 coup by laying a wreath of flowers at the…
Ouagadougou:The international seminar for the 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Handicrafts Fair (SIAO) commenced with discussions on the synergies between African crafts and industrialization. Boubié Séraphin Badolo, representing the Mini…
Gourcy:The municipality of Gourcy celebrated the second edition of the Day of Excellence in Primary School, recognizing outstanding achievements in education during a formal ceremony held on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The event aimed to reward indivi…
Pô:The High Court of Pô has incinerated more than 1,500 cartons of cigarettes and 1,600 packets of prohibited high-risk medicines, with an estimated value exceeding 9 million CFA francs. This action took place on Friday, October 30, 2026, as part of t…
Dédougou:The Minister of Family and Solidarity, Lieutenant-Colonel Passowendé Pélagie Kaboré, recently visited the Bankui region, expressing satisfaction with the women’s initiatives supported by her department. During her visit on October 29 and 30, …
Ouargaye:The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is transitioning its efforts in Burkina Faso from emergency assistance to fostering economic recovery for communities affected by the ongoing crisis. This strategic shift is particularly evi…