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  • University of Ouagadougou English Club members listening to TOEFL exam presentation.
    American Language Center Director speaks to University English Club

    On Thursday, December 15, 2011, Lynn Hanson Ouédraogo, Director of the American Language Center of the U.S. Embassy visited the University of Ouagadougou English Club and led a discussion on gender roles and women’s choices in American society. Speaking to a group of 75 English Club members, she also presented information on the TOEFL exam, including testing strategies ...  

  • Ambassador T. Dougherty and U.S. embassy team present book donation to CELPAC Manga
    American Road Show Stops in Manga

    On Thursday, December 1, 2011, the U.S. Embassy continued to Manag, bringing the American Road Show to the Central South region of Burkina Faso. The American Road Show brings Embassy programs to communities throughout Burkina Faso. 

  • Ambassador Dougherty visiting the primary school of Gando
    American Road Show Visits Tenkodogo

    On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, Ambassador Thomas Dougherty and several members of U.S. Mission traveled to Tenkodogo, the latest stop in “The American Road Show,” which brings Embassy-based programs to communities throughout Burkina Faso.  

  • A teacher receives his certificate from ALC Director
    2011 E-teacher participants receive certificates

    On November 25, 2011, Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Christopher Davis, hosted a luncheon for six Burkinabe English teaching professionals who participated in the US Embassy’s E-teacher Program. During the previous academic year this group comprised of secondary and university level  

  • Fulbright info session
    Fulbright and Humphrey information session in Bobo

    Bobo Dioulasso-Burkina Faso. On Wednesday November 9, a team from the American Center held an information session at the Chamber of Commerce in Bobo DIoulasso on the Fulbright and Humphrey programs.  

  • PAO M. E. Riggs between the 2 groups of panelists moderates the debate
    Private Schools Provide Better Higher Education

    On Thursday, November 3rd, the American Center hosted an Oxford Style debate on education, exploring the proposition “The private sector is better positioned to provide a superior education.” Burkinabè educators from the