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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Qatar: Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Liberia, Niger, The Gambia

The meeting discussed the State of Qatar's constructive cooperation relations with each of the five countries and the African Union, and ways to support and strengthen these relations

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of the Republic of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore; HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Lost in the desert, rediscovered through fashion in Burkina Faso

CABES specializes in hand weaving, which Salif found interesting and registered for the vocational training

Salif Tiendrébéogo left Burkina Faso in search of a better life. He spent five years travelling through seven countries. In the end, he lost all his money, his freedom, his migration status, and almost lost his life. In 2014, Salif left Burkina Faso for Niger, hoping to make his way to Europe…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

Improving access to maternal health care in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, improving access to obstetric care is a major strategic focus in the efforts to curb maternal mortality

"During my first pregnancy three years ago, I had to travel 45 km just to have get an ultrasound. I had to pay for transport, wait for an appointment and sometimes even go to a private clinic and pay 10 000 CFA francs. Between the cost of transport and the…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Health Team Performs First Kidney Transplant in Burkina Faso with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Support

A highlight of the visit was the country’s first kidney transplant, carried out under the leadership of the Turkish medical team

With the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), the first kidney transplant in Burkina Faso was successfully performed, marking a milestone in the country’s medical history and setting an example for health diplomacy in West Africa. Organized in collaboration with the Turkish Society of Intensive Care and the…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Member States and West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) participating Countries Validate Regional Strategies to Strengthen Identity Systems Interoperability and Stakeholder Engagement

The Strategies were developed in collaboration and coordination with the lead ID agencies in the region, including Burkina Faso and Niger and are expected to guide long-term digital transformation efforts in the identity and service delivery space

The ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank, through the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) programme, convened a regional validation workshop from 24 to 27 June 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The workshop brought together foundational identity (fID) agencies and functional service providers from WURI participating countries…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Mr. Daniel Ndoye, the Bank's country manager, noted similarities between the report's conclusions and the strategies currently being implemented in Burkina Faso
    • The session brought together more than 80 participants
    • Mr Abdoulaye Diop, President of the UEMOA Commission, praised the AfDB's initiative
    • Mr Souleymane Nabolé, representing the Minister of Economy and Finance, satisfied with AfDB-Burkina Faso cooperation
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

2025 Country Focus Report: Burkina Faso urged to make better use of national resources to finance its development

Country Focus Reports are designed to inform national policies and foster dialogue between states and their partners

The African Development Bank's 2025 Country Focus Report for Burkina Faso (www.AfDB.org), the national version of the African Economic Outlook, was officially launched on 18 July 2025 in Ouagadougou. The ceremony was chaired by Souleymane Nabolé, Technical Advisor, representing the Minister of Economy and Finance, in the presence of Daniel…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Beneficiaries of the business incubator expressed their gratitude to the government and to the African Development Bank
    • Ms. Mouna Diawara, Head of Bank Operations in Burkina Faso, emphasized that the Project for Rural Youth Employment and Skills Development Project (PADEJ-MR) offers a concrete response to the problem of youth unemployment in rural areas
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Burkina Faso: African Development Bank supports youth entrepreneurship in rural areas

The initiative aims to help young people convert their ideas into viable businesses in promising sectors such as agriculture, agri-food, services, crafts, and new technologies

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Government of Burkina Faso launched the third phase of the incubator program of the Support Project for Youth Employment and Skills Development in Rural Areas (PADEJ-MR in the French acronym) on July 15, 2025, in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. Ms. Franceline…

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    • Desert-to-Power: The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) commits €6 million to Dédougou Solar Project in Burkina Faso
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Desert-to-Power: The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) commits €6 million to Dédougou Solar Project in Burkina Faso

The plant will help diversify Burkina Faso's energy mix, reduce electricity costs, and boost access to reliable, affordable electricity, supporting economic growth and local livelihoods

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), has committed a €6 million concessional finance package for the development of the 18 MW Dédougou Solar Power Plant in Burkina Faso, marking a significant milestone towards increasing the country's energy generation capacity. SEFA's commitment comprises…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Niger: Two Years On, Ex-President Still Arbitrarily Detained

Immediately Release Mohamed Bazoum and His Wife

Authorities in Niger should immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains arbitrarily detained two years after he was ousted in a military coup, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 26, 2023, Nigerien army officers of the self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (Conseil National pour la sauveguarde…

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    • Cashews are now Burkina Faso's third largest agricultural export after cotton and sesame
    • Christiane Koné, a processor in Toussiana, purchased six automatic shelling machines
    • Arzouma Zougouri, a producer in Orodara, was able to further equip his processing unit
    • Cashew processors at work
    • Adama Sombié, a cashew producer, was given a two-hectare woodlot in Bérégadougou
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In Burkina Faso, cashew cultivation is a lever for sustainable and inclusive rural development

The project mobilised the necessary resources to contribute to the sustainable transformation of the Cascades, Hauts Bassins and South-West regions, with significant participation from women

Launched in 2017 and completed in 2024, the Cashew Development Support Project in the Comoé Basin for REDD+ (PADA/REDD+) exemplified sustainable development. The project combined poverty reduction, ecological transition and the empowerment of women and young people, achieving a remarkable implementation rate of 95 percent.  It has revitalised the cashew…