An open day of physical activity to promote regular exercise was organized in Ouagadougou under the theme "One step today, fewer non-communicable diseases tomorrow": the initiative was welcomed and participated by citizens, experts and professionals

Local radio stations in Sandbondtenga have mobilized communities to promote peace with an event in Kaya: the first edition of Community Days was held under the theme: "Role and contribution of women in the prevention of violence and the building of peace"

The country's largest student union has been banned for three months after a government decree says the general union of students of Bakina advocates terrorism; nearly a thousand civil society groups have been disbanded so far by ruling authorities

Rice import is suspended throughout the country; the measure was announced by Burkinabe government in a press release informing all economic operators, with immediate effect, and aims to support the sale of domestic rice production

Leader Ibrahim Traore said in an interview on state television that people need to “forget” about democracy, citing Libya as an example of a country where he said outsiders attempted to “impose democracy” but failed