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Magourou community says no to open air defecation


Magourou is like all other villages of this country, the difference and peculiarity here being that every single compound owns at least one latrine - 9 July 2008

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink


Every year, Ouagadougou receives more rainfall than London. Yet due to local conditions, water scarcity is prevalent across Burkina Faso, as the hydro-geological conditions and flat topography lead to much of this rainfall becoming unavailable. - 31 January 2008

Government localises water and sanitation approach


The Government's decentralisation has brought with it a new dawn for water and sanitation services delivery in Burkina Faso. - 30 October 2007

World Toilet Day celebrations in Burkina Faso


This year, the Government of Burkina Faso has made 19 November an official day of celebration. - 22 November 2007


 

Burkina Faso information
Burkina Faso
Area: 274,000km²
Capital: Ouagadougou
Other main cities:
Bobo-Dioulasso, Banfora, Ouahigouya, Koudougou
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