Kenedougou: Yacouba Barro Installed as New Prefect of the Kayan Department

Kenedougou: The Secretary General of the Kenedougou province, Bassama Ko, installed Yacouba Barro as the new Prefect of the Kayan department. This installation took place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, marking the beginning of Barro’s tenure in this administrative role. According to Burkina Information Agency, Yacouba Barro was appointed by the Council of Ministers on … Read more

Lieutenant Kore Bernard Yaro Assumes Role as Intendant of the Presidency of Faso

Ouagadougou: The Minister Director of Cabinet of the President of Faso, Captain Martha Celeste Anderson Dekomwin Medah, presided over the handover ceremony on Monday, officially installing Lieutenant Kore Bernard Yaro as the new Intendant of the Presidency of Faso. Lieutenant Yaro takes over from Captain Phillipe Somda, who has completed his tenure. According to Burkina … Read more

Goulmou Region Prepares for SNC 2026 with Selection of 13 Traditional Wrestlers

Goulmou: Thirteen traditional wrestlers will represent the Goulmou region at the 2026 National Culture Week (SNC) in Bobo-Dioulasso. They were selected Friday following a competition held in Fada N’Gourma. According to Burkina Information Agency, a total of 51 wrestlers were registered across all categories. Forty-five of them, including 24 men and 21 women, both adults … Read more

Goulmou Region Troupes and Artists Chosen for SNC 2026 Performing Arts Competition

Goulmou: Eight traditional troupes and artists from the Goulmou region have been selected to participate in the performing arts category at the National Culture Week (SNC) 2026 in Bobo-Dioulasso. This follows the regional competitions held on September 18 and 19, 2025, in Fada N’Gourma. According to Burkina Information Agency, the Nanbonwende troupe from Tibga was … Read more

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Withdraw from the International Criminal Court

Ouagadougou: The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been prominently featured in today’s headlines. According to Burkina Information Agency, the public newspaper Sidwaya announced on its front page that the AES countries are pulling out from the ICC with immediate effect, a move officially declared by the … Read more

WADFOW-DECAKILA BF Contributes 10 Tons of Cement and a Compactor to Faso Mebo Initiative

Ouagadougou: The Burkinabe company WADFOW-DECAKILA BF handed over a patriotic contribution consisting of 200 bags of cement (10 tons) and a compactor to ‘Faso Mebo,’ the presidential initiative which aims in particular to open up and beautify the country’s cities. According to Burkina Information Agency, WADFOW-DECAKILA BF responded to the call for support for the … Read more