Paris: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has commenced his prison sentence after being found guilty of illegally financing his 2007 election campaign. French justice has accused Sarkozy of receiving funds from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, raising questions about the broader implications of his actions in Libya. According to
Koulpelogo: The Koulpelogo province has officially launched its pedagogical days, a major event that brings together all high school and middle school teachers for four days of discussion and reflection. This conference, opened Monday by the province’s High Commissioner, Saidou Ouedraogo, aims to create a platform for dialogue on educational
Ouagadougou: The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, inaugurated the 15th edition of the National Forum for Scientific Research and Technological Innovations (FRSIT) on Wednesday, delivering a candid message to the country’s research community. According to Burkina Information Agency, Captain Traore emphasized the critical role of innovation and scientific research
Mouhoun: Residents of the village of Pakole, located in the commune of Safane, Mouhoun province, have taken matters into their own hands by rehabilitating a damaged bridge essential for traffic and medical evacuations. The restoration, carried out on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, highlights the community’s commitment to serving their collective
Ouagadougou: The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Pingdwende Gilbert Ouedraogo, chaired the opening of the international symposium for the 5th edition of Lompolo Night, an event dedicated to celebrating and magnifying the dramatic arts. According to Burkina Information Agency, the international conference is themed “Identity Representations and Cultural
Mouhoun: A mission from the Workers’ Health Office (OST), led by general practitioner Dr. Kader G. Kone, visited Safane, in the Mouhoun province, on Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21, 2025, for the periodic medical examination of state employees working in the municipality. The initiative, which focuses on health,
Ouagadougou: The National Office of Major Projects of Burkina Faso (BN-GPB) embarked on a tour to evaluate the agricultural output of fields cultivated by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) in the agricultural sector. The initiative resulted in the production of 15 hectares of cowpeas, with 12
Kourweogo: The High Commissioner of the Kourweogo province, Mahamadi Congo, along with the provincial directorate responsible for Agriculture, embarked on a monitoring tour of four agropastoral and rice-growing sites located in the communes of Sourgoubila, Laye, and Bousse. This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts related to the 2025-2026