Military & Security: Burkina Faso’s parliament has unanimously adopted a Military Reserve Law to expand defence capacity, aiming to build a 100,000-strong reservist force by end-2026, with trained former personnel and civilians to receive military and civic training, as the junta pushes territorial reconquest. Student Crackdown: The UGEB student union has been suspended for three months and its leadership targeted after accusations of “apology/glorification of terrorism,” with prosecutors opening a criminal investigation tied to a statement critical of the junta’s security record. Economy & Aid: Burkina Faso could receive another $105m from the IMF if the Executive Board approves a deal reached after an Ouagadougou mission, with funds tied to macroeconomic stability and resilience reforms. Public Works: Ouagadougou has inaugurated eight major road projects worth over 40 billion CFA francs (about $70m), including parts of the Northern Ring Road, to ease congestion and improve mobility. Trade & Prices: Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended livestock exports to stabilise local meat prices, drawing concern from traders who depend on cross-border sales. Regional Development: The UN Economic Commission for Africa launched a project to foster women’s digital entrepreneurship across Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Namibia, and Congo, targeting over 1,000 women entrepreneurs.