OUAGADOUGOU, PASPANGA DISTRICT — In response to Burkina Faso’s newly implemented continuous workday schedule, ‘Tantie Sanou,’ a local restaurant in the Paspanga district of Ouagadougou, has become a favored dining spot for civil servants unable to return home for lunch. The change, which shortened lunch breaks significantly during the week, has prompted many government workers to seek nearby food options.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the introduction of a 30-minute lunch break from Monday to Thursday, and a one-hour break on Friday, has created a business opportunity that she was quick to capitalize on. Her restaurant, strategically located near the Burkina Information Agency, offers a convenient and quick dining solution for the area’s civil servants. On any given weekday, particularly at 12:40 PM this past Wednesday, the restaurant buzzes with activity under a mango tree where patrons, seated at scattered tables, enjoy steaming meals served from a modest blue kiosk.

The setting not only caters to the rushed schedules of government employees but also fosters a congenial atmosphere where diners can relax and socialize briefly before returning to work. This blend of convenience and community has turned ‘Tantie Sanou’ into a popular gathering place, reflecting how local businesses can thrive by adapting to the changing dynamics of work and society in urban Burkina Faso.