Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso and Benin

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The Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso and Benin wishes a joyful Eid al-Adha to everyone celebrating in , 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, please contact 📞 +226 25 49 08 00 or 📧 [email protected].

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The Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso took the opportunity of May 25 — and — to highlight Canada’s continued engagement in Africa and its pride in being a co-host of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

A “Canada–Africa” gala match brought together Canada and African countries qualified for the next World Cup 🇿🇦🇩🇿🇬🇭🇲🇦🇨🇩🇹🇳. The atmosphere was warm and lively… The tone was set right from kick-off, launched by Ambassador Amb Tina Guthrie , on a pass from that landed straight on the photographer’s head 😄
Thank you to all guests for the spirit of sportsmanship and friendship!
Final score: 5–2. We’ll let you guess the winner 😉

The Ambassador of Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso and Benin, Amb Tina Guthrie , attended the magnificent inauguration ceremony of President Romuald Wadagni — a defining moment for Benin’s democracy.
, openness, , , and respect for and freedoms: shared values that bring us together.
Canada commends ’s commitment to building a prosperous future and to working with other nations to address shared challenges.
Congratulations to President Romuald Wadagni and best wishes for a successful mandate!
🇨🇦🤝🇧🇯 Canada in Benin

It’s World Day for 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! 🌍✨

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

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

Centre Culturel Islamique Du Burkina/pour le dialogue et le vivre ensemble.

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

📷 These students warmly welcomed the Ambassador of Canada Amb Tina Guthrie in accordance with tradition, during a visit to the ALPHA Solidarité School Complex in Bobo-Dioulasso, .

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.

A distinguished jurist and global leader in human rights, Ms. Arbour has spent more than five decades advancing justice, accountability, and dignity.

In her new role, she will represent the best of Canada to our citizens and to the world.

Learn more: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/05/05/prime-minister-carney-announces-kings-approval-canadas-next-governor