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Burkina Faso 2000 Post Report
The government-owned and managed daily newspaper, Sidwaya("Here is the Truth"), is the newspaper of record and has a daily circulation of6,000. It is also available on the Internet. A selection of French newspapers, such as LeMonde and Figaro, is available at select bookstores in town, as is the InternationalHerald Tribune. Independent local newspapers include: l’Observateur-Paalga ("theNew Observer"), circulation 7,000; Le Pays ("The Country"), with acirculation of about 7,000 a day; Le Journal du Soir ("The Evening Newspaper"),with a circulation of about 7,000 a day; Le Journal du Jeudi ("The ThursdayNews"), a satirical weekly newspaper, with a circulation of about 10,000;L'Indépendant, an independent weekly newspaper, with a circulation of about 6,000. ... [Read More]
Country Commercial Guide
Local papers are published daily and weekly in French inOuagadougou. Radio stations broadcast news and music in French and local languages. Thenational television channel carries local news. Hotels, bars, and private residences oftensubscribe to French television channels. ... Daily Newspapers ... Advertisements can be placed directly through localnewspapers or through advertising agencies. Ouagadougou’s daily papers are listedbelow. For a more complete list, please contact the American Embassy in Ouagadougou. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The government-owned and managed daily newspaper, Sidwaya (“Here is the Truth”), is the newspaper of record and has a daily circulation of 6,000. It is also available on the Internet at www.sidwaya.bf. Independent local newspapers include l’Observateur-Paalga (“the New Observer”), Le Pays, Le Journal du Soir, as well as two weekly newspapers, L’Indépendant , and Le Journal du Jeudi , a satirical weekly. International papers, including the International Herald Tribune, Le Monde, and Figaro are available at select bookstores in town.The Burkinabe Movement for Human Rights publishes a quarterly journal on human rights, and a number of political organizations publish newsletters dealing with a wide range of issues. A selection of foreign magazines is also available locally, including Time, Newsweek, ... [Read More]
News from Washington - U.S. Department of State
News from Washington Flexibility over Farm Tariffs Seen Advancing WTO NegotiationsUSTR's Allgeier sees some progress at China mini-ministerialTrade ministers meeting in China have moved to more flexible positions on reducing agricultural tariffs, thus making possible advances in long-stalled World Trade Organization negotiations, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Peter Allgeier tells the press following the informal mini-ministerial meeting. He says the United States and the European Union moved away from their opposite approaches on agricultural tariffs and toward alternatives offered b ... [Read More]
Africa - US Department of State
Speaking before an audience that includes Ana Mkapa, wife of President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania, she says, "Here, people with HIV/AIDS can get the treatment they need to fight the disease. And they can also get the love and support they need to live a happy and full life." (complete text) First Lady Pledges American Commitment to African NationsSouth Africa speech highlights role of women's empowerment in fighting HIV/AIDSCape Town, South Africa – Americans are committed to helping the people of Africa win their fight against poverty, violence against women and HIV/AIDS, first lady Laura Bush says July 12. Speaking at the C ... [Read More]
Trade and Economics - US Department of State
Paul V. Applegarth, chief executive officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation(© AP/WWP) Cape Verde Praised for Good Governance by Millennium Challenge CorporationAfrican country uses good governance as "strategic asset," says MCC's ApplegarthT ... [Read More]
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