By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Burkina 24
Moov Africa-ONATEL has donated 25 computers and 100 scholarships, reportedly worth 16.5 million CFA francs, to three scientific and vocational high schools in Burkina Faso. The handover took place on 21 October 2026 at the Regional Vocational High School in Ouagadougou, according to Burkina 24.
Burkina Faso has distributed 2,025 bicycles and 17,820 school kits, valued at 745,085,640 CFA francs, to pupils at 135 schools in 13 regions. The SWEDD+ project, supported by the World Bank, handed over the supplies in Ouagadougou on 20 October 2026 to ease travel and support girls’ education, according to Lefaso.
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Burkina Faso has handed agricultural and processing equipment worth 16 million CFA francs to 14 women’s groups in Yaadga, including water pumps, a tractor and seeds. The handover took place on 20 October 2026 in Oula, Yatenga, during a belated commemoration of International Day of Rural Women, Sidwaya reports.
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Burkina Faso’s National Police seized nearly 400 motorcycles in three hours in Ouagadougou on the night of 23 October 2026 during checks on helmet use. The operation is part of the “Hard Head Shield” campaign; from 1 to 3 October, 3,231 vehicles had already been impounded nationwide, according to the police.
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Burkina Faso Customs seized nearly CFA 10 billion worth of prohibited goods during Operation Maya, conducted from 10 July to 15 October 2026 under the direction of its Director General, Yves Kafando. The seizures included more than 4.2 million tapentadol tablets valued at over CFA 8 billion and counterfeit medicines estimated at CFA 1.1 billion, according to Burkina Faso Customs.
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Burkina Faso Energy Council backs women’s mentoringThe Burkina Faso Energy Council held the second edition of its “Energy Café” in Ouagadougou, focusing on mentoring women in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Organised on 23 October 2026 over 48 hours, the event includes panels, exchanges between mentors and participants, and coaching, reports Burkina 24.
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