Canada in BFA

Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso - Français : @AmbCanBFA

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

On this #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌱, SUCO’s PIONNIÈRES project is providing the women producers of Ziniaré with agroforestry equipment to restore degraded lands. A tangible contribution from @CanadaDev 🇨🇦 to support climate and economic resilience in #BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

Happy Eid al-Adha to everyone celebrating in #Benin, #BurkinaFaso and around the world. Eïd Mubarak!🌙
The Embassy will be closed on this occasion on May 27.
Canadian citizens in need of emergency consular assistance may contact 📞 [phone] or 📧 [email protected]

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

The FIFA World Cup trophy – a prize dreamt about by soccer players and fans alike, arrived in Ottawa today. Prime Minister Carney welcomed the trophy as part of its North American tour, as Canada gets set to co-host the 2026 tournament in just a few weeks.

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

⚽🇨🇦🌍Canada–Africa gala match for #WorldFootballDay and #AfricaDay!
Kick-off by the Ambassador on a pass from #BurkinaFaso with an unexpected trajectory 😄
Score: 5–2. Guess who 😉
Thanks to all! 🇿🇦🇩🇿🇬🇭🇲🇦🇨🇩🇹🇳
#FIFAWorldCup #WeAreCanada

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

Ambassador Guthrie attended the inauguration ceremony of President Romuald Wadagni.
Canada welcomes #Benin’s commitment to building a prosperous future and to working with partners to address shared challenges.
Congratulations President @WadagniRomuald 👏 🇧🇯🤝🇨🇦 @CanadainBenin

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

It’s World Day for #CulturalDiversity for Dialogue and Development!
In Ouagadougou and Cotonou, we shared the flavours of our countries 🇨🇦🇧🇫🇧🇯🇷🇼🇭🇹
Cultures meet, are savoured, and nurture a vibrant intercultural dialogue! 🌍✨

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

Ambassador Guthrie was pleased to welcome the "Islamic Cultural Centre of Burkina Faso for Dialogue and Social Cohesion", a promoter of #peace and dedicated to empowering Muslim women and girls.
Together 🇨🇦🤝🇧🇫 for #peace in #BurkinaFaso

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

Happy Customs and Traditions Day to Burkinabè on this May 15.

📷 These students welcomed the Ambassador of Canada in accordance with tradition, during a visit to the Alpha Solidarité Complex in Bobo-Dioulasso, #BurkinaFaso.

#Education #Culture

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

On the recommendation of Prime Minister Carney, His Majesty King Charles III has approved the appointment of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the next Governor General of Canada.

Details: https://t.co/rlf8kTJVSW

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

#WorldPressFreedomDay
We highlighted Canada’s commitment to defending media freedom by standing alongside journalists paying tribute to their illustrious predecessor #NorbertZongo at the #CNPNZ #BurkinaFaso
#PressFreedom

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we recognise the fundamental role of a free press in strengthening our democracy. At all hours and on every front, they define and defend our values.

Canada will always stand for a free and independent media, and for the values that protect it.

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

At the @CanadainBenin Office, we recognize the commitment and professionalism of Damien Djossou.
Always reliable, helpful and in good spirits, he contributes every day to the success of teamwork.
Thank you, Damien! 🇨🇦🤝🇧🇯
#TeamCanada

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

🚀 The call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives #CFLI2026 for #Benin and #BurkinaFaso is open!

⚠️Download the new application form here: https://t.co/Yeb1h3j5D6

More details here: https://t.co/zQt2VX5izC

⏳Deadline: May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

Canada congratulates Romuald Wadagni on his election as President of the Republic of Benin. Canada looks forward to strengthening further its longstanding bilateral relations with Benin around shared priorities, including economic prosperity and peace and security.

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

TransNumerik in #BurkinaFaso!
Mody‑Oury Barry, an entrepreneur from the #AfricanDiaspora in Canada, announced to Ambassador Guthrie the creation of @transnumerik Burkina Faso.
Strengthening the contribution of Canadian expertise to #DigitalTransformation in Burkina Faso.

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

📚🌍 April 23: World Book & Copyright Day and English Language Day
🎁 Win a Canadian author’s book in English 🇨🇦📖
👉 Write a short comment in English (max 2 sentences) about friendship.
🏆 The most liked comments win!
#WorldBookDay #EnglishLanguageDay

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

We extend our warm congratulations to H.E. Ms. Nandy Somé/Diallo, Ambassador of #BurkinaFaso to Canada, on the presentation of her Letters of Credence to H.E. the Right Honourable @GGCanada .
Best wishes for a successful mandate in strengthening 🇨🇦🤝🇧🇫 relations.
@CanadaFP

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

We’re hiring in #Benin!
The Embassy of Canada is seeking a Coordinator for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (#CFLI) for 2026–2027.
All details are available in the images below 👇
⏳ Application deadline: April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (GMT+1)

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

Biig‑Yi‑Nere (for children’s well‑being)!
Over 5 years, funded by @DevCanada, @BureauIBCR, in collaboration with the Government of #BurkinaFaso and local partners, supported the establishment of effective systems for #ChildProtection against violence. Well done 👏

[Canada in BFA @CanEmbBFA]

🖐️ #HighFive Day in Canada 🇨🇦

A high five is all about celebrating teamwork and encouragement!
High five to the colleagues around the Ambassador 😄
👉Who wins best “bodyguard” vibes?

#TeamSpirit #TogetherWeAchieve #WorkplaceCulture 🖐️