By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Financial Afrik
S&P Global Ratings has raised Burkina Faso’s sovereign rating to B-, highlighting the resilience of the economy and improving public finances. The decision marks a change in the assessment of Burkina Faso’s sovereign risk, according to Financial Afrik, which published the announcement on 6 November 2026.
The IMF noted progress in public finance management, revenue mobilisation and Burkina Faso’s financial credibility after its sixth review of the economic programme. Its mission also reported improved security in the areas visited, according to its conclusions presented in Ouagadougou.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Netafrique ·
The Senegalese state raised 85.627 billion CFA francs through an issue of 364-day Treasury bills and three- and five-year bonds. The operation was carried out on 6 November 2026 on the financial market of the West African Monetary Union, according to Financial Afrik.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Financial Afrik ·
Mali's Transition President, Army General Assimi Goïta, is expected in Ouagadougou on Thursday 5 November 2026 for a friendship and working visit with Burkinabè President Ibrahim Traoré, according to the Burkina Information Agency cited by Netafrique. Talks will cover bilateral cooperation, security, the economy and consultation within the AES.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Netafrique ·
Burkina Faso’s National Police checked 42,448 road users in October during an operation enforcing mandatory helmet use, issuing fines to 30,424 people and impounding 10,027 vehicles. Fines totalled nearly 99.4 million CFA francs, according to results presented by the National Police in Ouagadougou on 2 November.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Netafrique ·
Burkina Faso and Mali announce new joint cooperation commissionBurkina Faso and Mali have decided to hold the 11th session of their Great Joint Cooperation Commission in Ouagadougou, following Assimi Goïta's official visit on 5 November 2026, according to AIB. Presidents Ibrahim Traoré and Assimi Goïta also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and their partnership within the AES.
Tinubu approves Ibom deep seaport in Akwa IbomNigerian President Bola Tinubu approved the Ibom deep seaport project in Akwa Ibom State at a rally in Uyo, responding to a request from Governor Umo Eno. Eno had promised two million votes for Tinubu's re-election in 2027 in exchange for the port, according to Punch.The week in Africa
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