Ouaga Siesta

Oh, and there were MOVIES!

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February 27th 2007
What lured me to Ouagadougou (aside from the name) is the film festival FESPACO which has occurred here every 2 years since 1969. Ouaga is a cinephile's dream, full of theaters--even outdoor ones. FESPACO screenings for movies in the various competitions are held at venues throughout the city, and compete with those being screened that aren't in any official competition; features, documentaries, ... read more

Africa » Burkina Faso » Centre » Ouagadougou

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Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) achieved independence from France in 1960. Repeated military coups during the 1970s and 1980s were followed by multiparty elections in the early 1990s. Burkina Faso's high population density and limited natural res... ... read more