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  • Banfora English teachers design a lesson plan using engaging content.
    American Language Center trains teachers in Bobo-Dioulasso, Banfora

    March 12-15, 2012, the American Embassy once again took to the road, leaving the capital behind for the southwest regions of Burkina Faso. As part of the on-going American Road Show, the American Language Center . .. 

  • President Obama’s Proclamation on Women’s History Month

    As Americans, ours is a legacy of bold independence and passionate belief in fairness and justice for all. For generations, this intrepid spirit has driven women pioneers to challenge injustices and shatter ceilings in pursuit of full and enduring equality. During Women's History Month, we commemorate their struggles,...  

  • Dr. Donna Shaw visits Jean-Baptiste Sanfo and his students in Zomkalga
    American Professor visits English Programs in Burkina Faso

    February 13-18, 2012 the US Embassy in Ouagadougou welcomed the visit of Donna Shaw, Ph. D., English instructor at the American English Institute of the University of Oregon, USA. Dr. Shaw designs courses and teaches in the E-Teacher Program which is funded by the US State Department and ...  

  • Ministry of Women's Promotion Nestorine Sangaré providing an update about the fight against FGM
    "Zero Tolerance" for Female Genital Mutilations (FGM)

    Ouagadougou - Burkina Faso. To commemorate the 9th Annual International Day "Zero Tolerance" for female genital mutilation, the U.S. Embassy hosted a roundtable on Thursday, February 16, 2012 with local partners engaged in the fight against female genitals mutilation in Burkina Faso...  

  • Claire Bambara, president of the Women of political party PAI asks a question
    Barack Obama and the Paradox of Race

    Ouagadougou—Burkina Faso. On Thursday February 2, 2012, the American Center launched Black History Month with a Digital Video Conference (DVC) titled “Barack Obama and the Paradox of Race 

  • The Rayimi Museum in Koudougou
    Visit of the museum “Rayimi” in Koudougou

    Koudougou – Burkina Faso. On Thursday January 26, 2012, a delegation of the American embassy conducted a series of events in Koudougou through their program called American Road Show (ARS). The American delegation was warmly invited by the Chief of Yisuka in Koudougou to visit ...