By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Actu Cameroun
Burkinabè researchers have developed eight new rice varieties using nuclear techniques, a breakthrough intended to strengthen the country’s food security. The development is part of efforts to increase rice and agricultural self-sufficiency, reports Actu Cameroun.
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Husseini Ilyasu, head of the Agricultural Graduates Association of Nigeria, has called on the government to subsidise inputs to reduce production costs and strengthen food security. He made the appeal at a training session in Bida, Niger State, on rice processing technologies for 20 women’s cooperatives, the Daily Post reports.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Daily Post ·
The sixth conference of Burkina Faso’s police commissioners has opened in Ouagadougou for two days, focusing on reforms and internal security. Minister Émile Zerbo called on police leaders to strengthen adaptability, coordination with security forces and public trust, reports Sidwaya.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Sidwaya ·
Burkina Faso’s National Armed Forces launched celebrations for their 66th anniversary in Ouagadougou with a 2.5-kilometre popular cross-country run. Military personnel, members of the security forces and civilians took part on 20 October 2026, reports Sidwaya.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Sidwaya ·
Burkina Faso’s Agriculture Minister Ismaël Sombié is calling for innovation to help achieve food sovereignty on the occasion of the 46th World Food Day. He highlights domestic production, local processing and the mobilisation of endogenous resources in Burkina Faso’s development strategy.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Lefaso ·
Probable dengue cases rise in the Ouagadougou regionThe governor of the Kadiogo Region reports an increase in probable dengue cases in recent weeks and urges residents to step up prevention. His 20 October statement recommends removing stagnant water, protecting against Aedes mosquitoes and avoiding self-medication, according to Netafrique.
Ghana calls for more African mineral processing in AccraJustina Nelson, chief executive of Ghana’s Minerals Income Investment Fund, called for greater investment, geological data sharing and regional cooperation to process minerals in Africa. The discussions took place on 19 October 2026 in Accra, during the African Mining Policy Forum, according to MyJoyOnline.The week in Africa
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