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, and despite the challenges, Leyla OUEDRAOGO is pursuing he

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 specialises in livestock farming. Together, they have combined t

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 to gardening, help them discover the origins of the food they

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 to introduce pupils to the realities of their environment. T

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 momentum driven by innovation, industrialization, and partnership

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 recipe itself, she brings an entire culinary tradition to l

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. Behind this initiative is Ibrahim KOMI, a Burkinabe visual ar

Abundant between March and July, the mango is a perishable fruit that used to cause significant post-harvest losses for producers in Burkina Faso. In response to this challenge, CEAS, in partnership with IRSAT, introduced mango drying as early as 1988. The initiative, first trialled by women in Ouahigouya, has continue

Two Burkinabe engineers, Miguel BAYALA and Lauryn DABIRÉ, have created Plant Care AI, an application that helps farmers quickly identify plant diseases. Tested in the field with farmers, the application aims to become more reliable, multilingual and equipped with an intelligent advisor. Already adopted by users such a