Burkina Faso

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

In the Days of Patriotic Engagement, a day dedicated to local cuisine was organized at the Police Academy, responding to the call from the President Captain Traoré, to strengthen food sovereignty by promoting local dishes and beverages

The National Federation of Weavers was received in audience by the President of the Transitional Legislative Assembly; the delegation expressed gratitude for the commitment to preserve and promote Faso Dan Fani the iconic fabric of Burkinabè heritage

Burkina Faso joined the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage, setting a legal framework regulating civil liability in case of nuclear damage and taking a step forward in its plans to build a nuclear reactor

Burkina Faso football federation sacked coach of national team Brama Traore and all of his staff a week after the team was eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 game against defending champions Cote d'Ivoire

Amid heightened political tensions, authorities say they have thwarted a new coup attempt; the alleged plot was reportedly uncovered on 3 January before it would be carried out, according to official sources that disclosed the information

The construction of Burkina Faso's first expressway has been inaugurated by ruler Captain Ibrahim Traore; approximately 332 km long, it will connect the capital Ouagadougou with Bobo Dioulasso in the country's south-west, a push in modernization

Citizenship is extended to Black Americans within the frame of a 'Welcome Home' program designed to boost economy by supporting the coming back of 700 African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans and Afro-Europeans who commit to live and invest in Burkina Faso