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UPDATED: 03 Jun 2009 GMT
  • Mme Huddleston speaking to Radio journalists U.S. Defense Official Visits Burkina Faso

    The American Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Africa, Vicki Huddleston, is visiting Burkina Faso June 30 – July 3. Responsible for international security affairs and policy guidance in connection with Africa at the U.S. Department of Defense, the Deputy Assistant ...

  • A participant sharing her view during the discussion Burkinabe Muslims Discuss Nouveaux Horizons Book o

    Sunday morning, June 28, the American Cultural Center hosted a special Book Discussion and Debate on Asma Hasan’s “American Muslims: the New Generation.” Translated and published in 2005 by Nouveaux Horizons, the book describes Ms. Hasan’s upbringing as a Muslim in a ...

  • US-Bound Burkinabe Students Having Good Fun at Cook-Out USA Bound!

    On June 18, the USA-Education Center of the American Embassy organized its first pre-departure orientation for Burkinabe students heading to America for summer and long term studies. Special attention was given to eight university students selected for a new Fulbright program...

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United States Independence Day: July 4, 2009
Embassy Ouagadougou and Consular Section will be closed on Monday July 6, 2009 in observance of the Independence Day.

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MCA-Burkina Education Program Shows Remarkable Results for Primary School Girls
Ouagadougou – As part of its $12.9 million Burkina Faso threshold program, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) provided funding for the “Burkinabé Response to Improve Girls’ Chances to Succeed” (BRIGHT) school program in July 2005. The program ...

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Alumni Association Says Farewell to Joann Lockard
A Farewell Ceremony for the Director of the American Cultural Center, Joann Lockard, was organized by the Burkinabe Exchange Alumni Association at the U.S. Embassy on June 15. Association members thanked Ms. Lockard for her unstinting support, and for her successful efforts to open two ...

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Intellectual Property Rights of Burkinabe Musicians Given Center Stage
40 disabled artists and activists, lawyers and government officials participated June 11 in a workshop/conference at the American Cultural Center on “Promoting the Rights of Burkinabe Artists.” Organized by the National Union of Disabled Artists to sensitize radio station ...

Mr. Sirima, MCA Burkina shares his view during book discussion

Economic Development Flaws and Failures Examined
The American Information Resource Center hosted an extraordinary gathering of a dozen Burkinabe movers and shakers May 28, at which the Nouveaux Horizon translation of former World Bank economist William Easterly’s book - The Elusive Quest for Growth – was reviewed, analyzed and discussed. Moderated by Prof...