Fespaco, Ouagadougou's African Film Festival, will charge a submission fee this year for films wishing to enter the competition for the first time in its history

The Burkinabe and Beninese armies have launched joint patrols in the border area of Koualou, marking a new step in strengthening their security cooperation in the face of threats from armed groups; video broadcast and footage show the initiative en-route

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