After studying law in Mali, Aly MAÏGA returned to Burkina Faso, specifically to Ouessa, where he worked as a forwarding agent. But his desire to go into poultry farming caught up with him. He started breeding with five hens and a rooster. Little by little, he carved out a place for himself in this sector. Today, Aly M

Karim YABRÉ loves plants. He loves them so much that, despite the limited space in his home, he has managed to create a space entirely dedicated to his plants. His fragile state of health meant that he had to spend long periods in hospital. But now that his vegetable garden has been extended, he can eat what he grows.

Aminata Kontiebo set up her own business, “Tasty Gourmandises”, after the company she worked for closed down. Her company offers a wide range of confectionery made mainly from local products, such as peanut caramel, toasted grated coconut, biscuits, “teedo” (baobab fruit biscuit) and toffee. Self-taught

Today’s excursion takes us to the rural commune of Komsilga. Comprising 36 villages, Komsilga is located around 25 kilometres south of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. With its strong agricultural potential, this commune attracts a large number of gardeners, both young and old, who are passionate about farming. In Ko

The Permanent Inter-State Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) launched Project 2 of the Regional Programme to Strengthen Resilience to Food and Nutritional Insecurity in the Sahel (P2-P2RS) on 15 April 2024 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The aim of P2-P2RS is to help improve living conditions and food and

Sandrine KONSIMBO’s passion for plants was passed on to her by her parents from an early age. Her role was to water the plants. Even if there was a water shortage, she had to find a way of watering them. Today, Sandrine KONSIMBO has a beautiful garden at home, which she tends with care and love. Her garden contai

The beautiful commune of Ziniaré welcomes us to this episode of Rural Life. Located around 35 km from Ouagadougou, in the province of Oubritenga in Burkina Faso, Ziniaré stands out for its cultural diversity, history and customs. It is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. In this issue, we

Trading in her suit for an apron. That’s the choice made by Estelle NIKIEMA, founder of “Kimorial”, a company specialising in the processing of fruit into natural juice. It was in 2016 that Estelle NIKIEMA decided to leave her position as branch manager of the bank where she worked, to embark into ent

Sylvain CONGO is a born entrepreneur. From selling water to running a fast food restaurant, he now runs a peanut production and processing business. He has understood that the processing of peanuts is not linked to gender. So he made it his business. His company, “Arapiko”, offers a wide range of peanut-bas

In this episode of Green Thumb, we meet a man who loves citronella. Luc ZOUNGRANA has turned his passion for plants into a profession. Gardening, which he practises with love. His relationship with plants goes back to his childhood, when he learned the trade from his parents. There are a number of reasons why he chose