Nadine KARA holds a Masters degree in Corporate Communications. She had a career in the banking sector before taking a two-year leave of absence to become an entrepreneur. With the support of her husband, she founded “Kamadine”, a company specialis

After graduating with a degree in Communications, Leïla GARIKO didn’t wait for a job to start working. She took it upon herself to devote herself to the development of the family business, “Fromagerie Gariko”, which specialises in the proces

In Burkina Faso, a fresh chilli pepper tasting competition was held. Thrill-seekers took up the challenge of eating a minimum of five chillies. The competition brought together around ten determined candidates who dared to face the fiery heat of the chillies.

With a degree in Marketing and Business Management, Oubratou SAKANDÉ embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2017. Her company, “Oubratou”, specialises in the production and marketing of soumbala, a spice made from néré seeds and widely used

Nadjati OUÉDRAOGO and Lassanè SIMPORÉ are passionate about poultry farming, a passion that began at secondary school. Together, they run the Faso Cocorico poultry farm, which specialises in breeding improved local chickens, guinea fowl and turkeys. Thanks t

Awa KAFANDO, a midwife by training, is the Founder of the “Miellerie Reine d’Abeille business”. She specialises in marketing products such as natural honey, propolis and beeswax. Her entrepreneurial idea was born after several unsuccessful at

In Burkina Faso, millet has much more than just nutritional value. It embodies resilience and plays an essential role in many traditional practices. Specialists often recommend millet flour-based porridges to restore the health of malnourished children, demons

After obtaining his BEPC (first secondary school diploma), François Yaam d’Assisse ILBOUDO set out to become an entrepreneur. Although his parents did not support him in this venture, as they wanted him to continue his studies, he went ahead and founded

Adama DICKO is a doctoral student in Pharmacy and founder of the company “Gapal La Merveille”. She specialises in the production and marketing of “gapal”, a traditional dish made from yoghurt and millet. Adama DICKO learned to prepare g

In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a group of young people have set out to modernise grilled meat. Known as “grill cooks”., they add their own personal touch to the cooking of mutton, beef or chicken, setting themselves apart from the traditional seller

Faced with climatic challenges such as irregular rainy seasons and droughts, the Institute for the Environment and Agricultural Research (INERA) has developed improved varieties adapted to this difficult context. Recently, new varieties of improved sorghum see

Alphonsine SABA has launched “La Meunière du Faso”, a company that processes peanut-based products. She offers peanut butter, peanut paste and coated peanuts. She started her business from home, but has now moved to more suitable premises and empl