Leyla OUEDRAOGO, an economics and management student, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2025. After much consideration, she decided to focus on fruit to offer a healthy alternative with no added sugar. Today, with the support of her family and friends

In Rakaye, Burkina Faso, the KORBÉOGO couple have chosen to run a business together through Ferme Symphonie, an integrated farm. Florentine KORBÉOGO, who is passionate about farming, looks after market gardening and food crops, whilst Sylvère KORBÉOGO spec

Fish farming is based on rigorous practices that determine the success of production. It requires good management of food, water, reproduction and fish health. Compliance with these practices ensures optimal growth and improves the yield of fish farmers.

The National Museum of Burkina Faso, renowned for its work in preserving cultural heritage, is also home to a space little known to the general public: an educational garden. Set up by the museum’s environmental unit, this garden aims to introduce children t

Negative drilling in Burkina Faso pose a major challenge for agricultural entrepreneurs. With significant financial losses, an unpredictable subsoil and difficult hydrogeological conditions, access to water remains fraught with obstacles. Experts recommend in-

At Absouya B Primary School in Burkina Faso, learning extends beyond traditional classrooms. Under the leadership of its principal, Edmond KABRÉ, the school has transformed a farm into a true educational space, integrating rabbit, chicken, and pigeon farming

From April 27 to 29, 2026, in Accra, the “Shea 2026: Beyond Borders” conference brought together more than 800 international stakeholders to rethink the future of the shea industry. Through B2B meetings and pitch sessions, the event highlighted a new momen

In her kitchen, Salimatou TIANABOU enthusiastically introduces us to a traditional Kassena dish: cowpeas with millet and peanuts. She follows the simple steps she learned from her ancestors: sorting, washing, and carefully preparing each ingredient. Beyond the

In 2022, Awa TRAORÉ became the mother of twins. When it came time to introduce solid foods, she looked for healthy solutions to feed them. She then began making her own homemade fruit and vegetable purees. The children loved them, and other parents took an in

Imagine a greener Africa, capable of facing climate change. This is the ambition of the Great Green Wall, launched in 2007 by the African Union. The goal is ambitious: to restore 100 million hectares of land by 2030 and strengthen the resilience of local commu

In Burkina Faso, vegetable producers are facing severe pest infestations that are destroying their crops: yellowing leaves, rotting roots and lost harvests. Amidou NIKIEMA and Adama OUÉDRAOGO, both experienced farmers, say they regularly suffer significant lo

In Karpala, a former rubbish tip has been transformed into a living space thanks to human creativity and determination. Rubber, metal and other waste materials have been salvaged and reused to create works of art, thereby giving the site a new lease of life. B