Picture Of Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso 2000 Post Report
Many modern government buildings and development officesare located between the U.S. Embassy and the downtown area. La Maison du Peuple (the Houseof the People) is a large auditorium, a commanding structure in the center of town, wheremany cultural activities are held. Densely cultivated plots surround three barrages (waterreservoirs or manmade lakes) situated at the edge of town. This area provides a pleasantviewing and walking space as well as a year-round supply of fresh produce. The HotelSilmande, Ouagadougou’s luxury hotel, is located near one of these barrages. Otherpoints of interest include the bronze factory, a new Artisans’ village, the NationalMuseum, the ceremony of the Mogho Naba, the University of Ouagadougou complex, and anumber of public sculptures and monuments. ... [Read More]
Publication (Paper Show) - FACES OF AFRICA: THE ART OF FACES OF AFRICA:
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TRAFFICKING IN CHILDREN: West and Central Africa
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US Department Of State Post Report
Americans in Ouagadougou spend a lot of time outdoors — swimming, playing tennis, jogging or walking, and enjoying other outdoor sports and activities. Swimming is a year-round pastime and a good way to take advantage of Ouagadougou’s warm temperatures and sunshine. All Embassy houses have swimming pools. Jogging and walking are popular. The Urban Park of Ouagadougou, a protected forest since the 1930’s, is within walking distance for about half of the Embassy residences (and a 10-minute drive for the others). It features shaded trails for running, cycling, bird watching or just sitting on a bench and watching the world pass by. Ouaga has an active chapter of Hash House Harriers who meet twice a month (on Sunday afternoons) to explore the surrounding countryside. The “Hash” is open to the entire family (both walkers and runners), definitely non-competitive, and ends with a cold ... [Read More]
Cote d'Ivoire
No action was taken against the members of the security forces responsible for torturing, raping, beating, or otherwise abusing the persons in the following cases from 2000: The December beating of Traore Fousseni, his wives, and his brother-in-law; the December beating of Muslims in a mosque; the December violent dispersal of an RDR demonstration against the invalidation of Ouattara's candidacy; the December severe beating of Jean Philippe Kabore, the son of RDR Secretary General Henriette Dagri Diabate; the December rape of at least 10 arrested female protestors during RDR protests; the December beating death by presidential guards of Abou Coulibaly, RDR president Ouattara's private Secretary; the December reported torture of several persons following RDR demonstrations; the November shooting of a minibus driver and union leader; the November severe beating of a minibus driver; the October killing and injuring of hundreds of persons following the presidential elections; the October b ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The Embassy has various components. The Executive, Economic, Consular/ Political, Security, Communications, and Management Office Sections are located on the main Chancery compound. The Embassy compound is located in an African market area on the corner of Rue Kouenou and Beniglato Rue no. 15, two blocks from the coastal road and five blocks east of the city’s business center. The offices of the Ambassador, DCM, consular/political officer, economic/commercial officer, and communicators are housed in the two-story Chancery building. The compound has a paved driveway and parking area, and two annexes. Annex I is a two-story building occupied by the Management Office and most administrative support offices such as the GSO office, cashier, and other administrative services. Annex II houses the Recreation Association (AECWAL) office, a small Health Unit, the Self-help Coordinator office, mailroom and the CLO office. Additionally, one of the warehouses and the Regi ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The International Community School of Abidjan (ICSA), founded in 1972, is the only English-language school in Abidjan. It is an independent, coeducational day school, offering an American educational program from kindergarten through grade 12. A solid academic program is offered. The school is accredited from kindergarten through grade 12 by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Upper School is also accredited by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS). The Upper School presents a developmental program with the express purpose of preparing students for entry into U.S. colleges and universities. French, the official language of Côte d'Ivoire, is required at all grade levels. English as a Second Language (ESL) is required of non-English speakers until they reach a certain level of proficiency. Even after they are mainstreamed, ESL students receive continuing support. The school is not equipped to handle child ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
K) Africa and the Middle East
Drug offenses are under the jurisdiction of the Revolutionary Courts. Punishment for narcotics offenses is severe, with death sentences possible for possession of more than 30 grams of heroin or five kilograms of opium. Those convicted of lesser offenses may be punished with imprisonment, fines, or lashings, although it is believed that lashings have been used less frequently in recent years. Offenders between the ages of 16 and 18 are afforded some leniency. More than 60 percent of the inmates in Iranian prisons are incarcerated for drug offenses, ranging from use to trafficking. Primarily as a result of a sharp (45 percent) increase in the number of addicts arrested, narcotics-related arrests in Iran during the first six months of 2001 increased to 165,183, an increase of 16 percent over the same period of 2000. Iran has executed more than 10,000 narcotics traffickers in the last decade; executions continue, but the UNODC reports that many in Iranian judiciary are questioning the det ... [Read More]
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