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Ouagadougou: Heartbeat of Burkina Faso’s Past and Present

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                                                                                  Ouagadougou city centre - source: Author Ougadougou City,   the Capital City of Burkina Faso Ouagadougou, affectionately referred to as Ouaga, is the vibrant and bustling capital city of Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso means the land of the upright people, which literally means incorruptible. It is located in the heart of West Africa, and is the cultural, and economic hub of the country. The official language is French but the most widely spoken language is more of the Mossi. The Mossi make up 52% of the Burkina Population. The other widely spoken language in Burkina Faso and by millions of people in West Africa is Dyula as a principle language of commerce. With its unique blend of traditional Africa...