SIAO 2026: a final evening full of energy amid large crowds in Ouagadougou
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SIAO 2026: a final evening full of energy amid large crowds in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
On Sunday 8 November 2026, on the eve of the closing of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), the site saw exceptional crowds, with entertainment, food stalls and many purchases. Exhibitors from several African countries took part.
SIAO 2026: Closing on a positive note, next edition set for 27 October to 5 November 2028 for the 19th edition (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Crafts Fair (SIAO) closed in Ouagadougou on 7 November 2026, presided over by Ousmane Bougouma. The official tally reports more than 6,000 exhibitors and over 800,000 visitors, and the 19th edition is scheduled for 27 October to 5 November 2028.
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