There is in mid- January a fete which celebrates Afro-Brazilian legacy is a large festival of food, music, and dancing; definitely worth checking out if you are around. Contact Musee de Silva for more information.
Ask around in Ouando, there is a decent swimming pool.
Across from the National Assembly, there are two nice parks with an outdoor patio/restaurant, and walking paths.
Centre Songhai
Project songhai has an interesting story and is a good example of a self-sustaining learning community. they attract students from all over west africa for agriculture studies and they are pioneers in waste management and resourcefulness. the compound includes a dormitory residence, beautiful open-air conference centers, cyber cafã©, nice restaurants and bar, and a small general store with fresh produce.