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With a Master’s degree in Business Law, Oumou OUEDRAOGO had another vision for her career. After working as a lawyer and project coordinator for a few years, she decided to resign and become a food entrepreneur.
Despite the challenges that she faced, Oumou armed herself with courage, grew her business and became a reference in the meat smoking business. Today, she sells between 40 and 200 chickens per day.
“In the years to come, I see my business evolve into a large processing unit for poultry and other products,” says Oumou.
Green Thumb: At Karim’s place
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 v
Burkina Faso: Sweets enthusiast
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, “
Rural Life in Komsilga
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,