The article laments how smartphones have taken over dinner tables. People now chat with someone far away while ignoring the person across from them. Meals used to be a time for family conversation, sharing stories and arguments. The piece questions whether we can still talk to each other face to face.
Education advisor Doctor Ali Toé reports that Burkina Faso's patriotic immersion initiative is making students more responsible. He believes the program has created visible positive changes in schools. The results are seen as a benefit to student life.
Florist Adama Ganemtoré warns that some plants can cause skin irritation and itching. He advises knowing a plant well before using it. In an interview, he gave tips on choosing and caring for plants, and touched on beliefs and customs around them.
Burkina Faso musician A. Sefane is setting out to carry the traditional sounds of his Kourittenga homeland far beyond its borders. He wants listeners everywhere to discover the rhythms and melodies that come from that region. The project is part of a wider effort to keep local musical heritage alive and give it a global stage.
An obituary has been published for Mme Bado/DAHANY Jeanne. The notice appears in the necrology section. Details of her life and funeral arrangements are likely included.
A death notice announces the passing of Sangla Rimsigda Salif. The seventh-day prayer will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Mangana, Dédougou. The announcement lists the traditional chief, the extended family, and the widows and children. It includes the Islamic phrase of return to Allah.
A memorial notice has been posted for Danielle Laetitia Kantiono. No further details about her life or funeral arrangements were given in the announcement.
The results of the Faso Loto NEKRE draw for Monday, August 31, 2026, have been released. The winning numbers are available through the official communiqué link. Players can check the announcement to see if they hit the jackpot.
A death notice has been issued for Carine Alix Wangraoua/Ouya. She is survived by her husband Dr Marcel Wangraoua and two daughters. The announcement lists her extended families in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Madagascar, and the DRC.
The families of Madame Sawadogo Filiga Christine have announced her passing. Relatives and community leaders from Burkina Faso and France expressed their grief. The notice includes a list of her children and allied families.
Dr Dramane Kaboré's mother disappeared in 1996 when he was 12. She was found 25 years later in Guinea. He never doubted she was alive. After fruitless searches and rumors from Ivory Coast, a social media message led to her discovery in Siguiri, near the Mali border.
Moumouni Ibrahim, known as Pasteur Guillaume, founder of the 'Église Tabernacles des fils du Royaume des Cieux,' was sentenced to 11 years in prison. He was accused of using his religious position to force followers into sexual relations. The case began in June 2026 when the prosecutor opened an investigation. The court found him guilty and handed down the sentence.