By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Burkina 24
Burkinabè cyclist Paul Daumont won the 37th edition of the International Tour du Faso on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, completing an unprecedented hat-trick in the event's history. President Ibrahim Traoré presented him with the yellow jersey after the final stage, won by Algeria's Azzedine Lagab, according to the Burkinabè presidency.
Malian President Assimi Goïta arrived in Ouagadougou on 5 November 2026 for a friendship and working visit with Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré. The two leaders discussed development, the fight against terrorism in the AES and African integration, according to the Presidency of Faso.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Netafrique ·
Mali's Transitional President, General Assimi Goïta, is expected in Ouagadougou on Thursday 5 November 2026 for a friendship and working visit with Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré, according to the Burkina Faso Information Agency cited by Netafrique. Talks will focus on bilateral cooperation, security, the economy and consultation within the AES.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Netafrique ·
Burkina Faso and Mali have decided to hold the 11th session of their Great Joint Commission for Cooperation in Ouagadougou, following Assimi Goïta's official visit on 5 November 2026, according to AIB. Presidents Ibrahim Traoré and Assimi Goïta reaffirmed their desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation and their partnership within the AES, particularly in the face of terrorism.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Burkina 24 ·
Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré paid tribute to soldiers killed and wounded during celebrations for the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces on 1 November 2026. In a message published by the presidency, he also highlighted the army’s modernisation and the entry into force of the military reserve, presented as a pillar of national defence.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Burkina 24 ·
Nearly 600 students graduate in OuagadougouNearly 600 students from the 2023 cohort in Language Sciences at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University have completed three years of university training in Burkina Faso. Their graduation ceremony highlighted the creation of a pool of skills to support research, teaching and the promotion of national languages, according to Burkina24.
3x3 basketball: Senegalese teams reach semi-finalsSenegal’s men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball teams won their quarter-finals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, against Mongolia 20-11 and Chile 13-11 respectively. The men will face Germany and the women China on Monday, according to Le Soleil.The week in Africa
Be the first to get our letter in English: the essentials from every region of the continent, free.
