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Prime Minister launches Niéguéma-Toukôrô irrigation scheme

By , based on Lefaso.net

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Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo put the Niéguéma-Toukôrô irrigation scheme into operation on 2 August 2026 in the rural commune of Bama, in Houet. Located on the right bank of the Mouhoun, the infrastructure is part of the Agricultural Offensive and the effort to strengthen Burkina Faso’s food sovereignty.

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Jihadist violence in Burkina Faso

In October 2026 : 479 reported deaths (+491%) · 2026 plan funded at 27%

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +
05001,000Nov 25Feb 26May 26Aug 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI — ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

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