Burkina Faso

Country Burkina Faso
Capital Ouagadougou
Continent Africa
Currency West African CFA franc(XOF)
Languages French, Mòoré, Mandinka & Bambara

Ouagadougou

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Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) achieved independence from France in 1960. Repeated military coups during the 1970s and 1980s were followed by multiparty elections in the early 1990s. Current President Blaise COMPAORE came to power in a 1987 military coup and has won every election since then. Burkina Faso's high population density and limited natural resources result in poor economic prospects for the majority of its citizens. Recent unrest in Cote d'Ivoire and northern Ghana has hindered the ability of several hundred thousand seasonal Burkinabe farm workers to find employment in neighboring countries.

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Burkina Faso - Wikipedia
Burkina Faso - CIA World Fact Book
Burkina Faso - BBC
Burkina Faso - Timeline - BBC

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Burkina Faso: Journalists Arrested in Media Clampdown - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso: Journalists Arrested in Media Clampdown  Human Rights Watch

Suspected Jihadist Attack Kills ‘Several Dozen’ Soldiers in Burkina - The Defense PostSuspected Jihadist Attack Kills ‘Several Dozen’ Soldiers in Burkina  The Defense Post

In Burkina Faso, 3 journalists missing after media association condemns kidnaps - Committee to Protect JournalistsIn Burkina Faso, 3 journalists missing after media association condemns kidnaps  Committee to Protect Journalists

Dozens killed in suspected jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso - FirstpostDozens killed in suspected jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso  Firstpost

Burkina Faso vs Cameroon - U-17 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS - Confédération Africaine de FootballBurkina Faso vs Cameroon - U-17 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS  Confédération Africaine de Football

Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers due in Moscow for talks - Arab NewsMali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers due in Moscow for talks  Arab News

Burkina faso's junta grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in failed 2015 coup - AfricanewsBurkina faso's junta grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in failed 2015 coup  Africanews

Suspected jihadist attack kills 'several dozen' soldiers in Burkina Faso - Mathrubhumi EnglishSuspected jihadist attack kills 'several dozen' soldiers in Burkina Faso  Mathrubhumi English

125 years of evangelization in Burkina Faso: A Church full of life, despite terrorism and violence - Church in Need125 years of evangelization in Burkina Faso: A Church full of life, despite terrorism and violence  Church in Need

Humanitarian Action for Children 2025 - Burkina Faso - ReliefWebHumanitarian Action for Children 2025 - Burkina Faso  ReliefWeb

Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow this week - ReutersMali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow this week  Reuters

Burkina Faso: RSF calls for the release of journalists Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba - Reporters sans frontièresBurkina Faso: RSF calls for the release of journalists Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba  Reporters sans frontières

U-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso hero Achraf Tapsoba, “It’s a source of motivation for the next matches” - Pan-Africa FootballU-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso hero Achraf Tapsoba, “It’s a source of motivation for the next matches”  Pan-Africa Football

Suspected militant attack kills 'several dozen' soldiers in Burkina Faso - TRT WorldSuspected militant attack kills 'several dozen' soldiers in Burkina Faso  TRT World

Farming communities in Burkina Faso are improving their agricultural practices with innovative weather tools - World BankFarming communities in Burkina Faso are improving their agricultural practices with innovative weather tools  World Bank

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he? - The ConversationBurkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he?  The Conversation

Several Dozen Soldiers Killed in Latest Attack in Burkina Faso - News Central TVSeveral Dozen Soldiers Killed in Latest Attack in Burkina Faso  News Central TV

Burkina Faso 2-1 Cameroon Match Highlights l TotalEnergies AFCON U-17 l Matchday 1 - Confédération Africaine de FootballBurkina Faso 2-1 Cameroon Match Highlights l TotalEnergies AFCON U-17 l Matchday 1  Confédération Africaine de Football

Burkina Faso denounces fake massacre videos - AfricanewsBurkina Faso denounces fake massacre videos  Africanews

Burkina Faso: Government-Allied Militias Linked to Massacre - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso: Government-Allied Militias Linked to Massacre  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave West Africa's Main Political Bloc - NDTVBurkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave West Africa's Main Political Bloc  NDTV

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Introduce 0.5% levy on ECOWAS import - BusinessamliveMali, Burkina Faso, Niger Introduce 0.5% levy on ECOWAS import  Businessamlive

Rights group urges probe into Burkina Faso civilian massacre - DWRights group urges probe into Burkina Faso civilian massacre  DW

2015 Coup Attempt: Burkina Faso Leader Pardons 21 Soldiers - News Central TV2015 Coup Attempt: Burkina Faso Leader Pardons 21 Soldiers  News Central TV

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali Enact New Joint Import Tax - News Central TVBurkina Faso, Niger, Mali Enact New Joint Import Tax  News Central TV

AFCON U-17: Burkina Faso Down Cameroon In Group B Opener - Africa Top SportsAFCON U-17: Burkina Faso Down Cameroon In Group B Opener  Africa Top Sports

Burkina Faso is taking on typhoid - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceBurkina Faso is taking on typhoid  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

NRC in Burkina Faso - nrc.noNRC in Burkina Faso  nrc.no

They fled violence; now the government in Burkina Faso tries to hide their existence - The HinduThey fled violence; now the government in Burkina Faso tries to hide their existence  The Hindu

Burkina faso's junta grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in failed 2015 coup - MSNBurkina faso's junta grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in failed 2015 coup  MSN

Burkina Faso: A Journey Through its Geographical Wonders - INSIGHTS IASBurkina Faso: A Journey Through its Geographical Wonders  INSIGHTS IAS

U-17 AFCON: Tapsoba steals the show with sensational strike in Burkina Faso victory - Pan-Africa FootballU-17 AFCON: Tapsoba steals the show with sensational strike in Burkina Faso victory  Pan-Africa Football

Tapsoba brace gets Burkina Faso off the mark against Cameroon - Confédération Africaine de FootballTapsoba brace gets Burkina Faso off the mark against Cameroon  Confédération Africaine de Football

“Now I can tell people what gender-based violence means” - a Human Rights Education approach to combat GBV in West Africa - Burkina Faso - ReliefWeb“Now I can tell people what gender-based violence means” - a Human Rights Education approach to combat GBV in West Africa - Burkina Faso  ReliefWeb

Burkina Faso broadcaster apologises to govt after airing criticism remarks - TRT WorldBurkina Faso broadcaster apologises to govt after airing criticism remarks  TRT World

Burkina Faso army accused of torturing and Killing civilians - Genocide WatchBurkina Faso army accused of torturing and Killing civilians  Genocide Watch

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Burkina Faso - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Burkina Faso  Human Rights Watch

The Integration of IDPs into host communities in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso - ClingendaelThe Integration of IDPs into host communities in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso  Clingendael

Preventing typhoid with vaccines in Burkina Faso - PATHPreventing typhoid with vaccines in Burkina Faso  PATH

Burkina Faso Pardons 21 Soldiers Involved in Failed 2015 Coup - allAfrica.comBurkina Faso Pardons 21 Soldiers Involved in Failed 2015 Coup  allAfrica.com

Burkina Faso Did Not Get Any Saudi Offer to Build 200 Mosques - News Central TVBurkina Faso Did Not Get Any Saudi Offer to Build 200 Mosques  News Central TV

Video of Burkina Faso massacre appears to implicate government-allied militia, watchdog says - AP NewsVideo of Burkina Faso massacre appears to implicate government-allied militia, watchdog says  AP News

2024 News items - Burkina Faso formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2024 News items - Burkina Faso formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from International Organization of La Francophonie - Brasil de FatoMali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from International Organization of La Francophonie  Brasil de Fato

Data Must Speak: Burkina Faso - UnicefData Must Speak: Burkina Faso  Unicef

Newcastle disease confirmed in Burkina Faso - WATTPoultry.comNewcastle disease confirmed in Burkina Faso  WATTPoultry.com

Burkina Faso - General DebateBurkina Faso  General Debate

Burkina: 3 journalists arrested, HRW denounces media repression - AfricanewsBurkina: 3 journalists arrested, HRW denounces media repression  Africanews

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso out of ECOWAS - Sanskriti IASNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso out of ECOWAS  Sanskriti IAS

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso impose 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS countries - Premium Times NigeriaMali, Niger, Burkina Faso impose 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS countries  Premium Times Nigeria

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Left ECOWAS - Drishti IASNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso Left ECOWAS  Drishti IAS

Burkina Faso and Togo learning exchange on flood forecasting and early warning systems - World Meteorological Organization WMOBurkina Faso and Togo learning exchange on flood forecasting and early warning systems  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Technical advice to reinforce national meteorological and hydrological services in Burkina Faso under HYDROMET project - World Meteorological Organization WMOTechnical advice to reinforce national meteorological and hydrological services in Burkina Faso under HYDROMET project  World Meteorological Organization WMO

The forgotten crisis in Burkina Faso - nrc.noThe forgotten crisis in Burkina Faso  nrc.no

Burkina Faso jihadist insurgency: Some Ghanaians join the fight against the military - BBCBurkina Faso jihadist insurgency: Some Ghanaians join the fight against the military  BBC

Om Prakash Meena appointed as next Ambassador of India to Burkina Faso: MEA - ANI NewsOm Prakash Meena appointed as next Ambassador of India to Burkina Faso: MEA  ANI News

Zambia, Burkina Faso and South Africa win AFCON -U17 openers - KBC DigitalZambia, Burkina Faso and South Africa win AFCON -U17 openers  KBC Digital

Advancing Inclusive Development: Policy options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger - United Nations Development ProgrammeAdvancing Inclusive Development: Policy options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger  United Nations Development Programme

Burkina Faso’s junta inaugurates cement plant with Chinese support - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso’s junta inaugurates cement plant with Chinese support  Business Insider Africa

Burkina faso's junta grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in failed 2015 coup - MSNBurkina faso's junta grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in failed 2015 coup  MSN

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger introduce new import tariff - FRCN HQMali, Burkina Faso, Niger introduce new import tariff  FRCN HQ

ILT Program Burkina Faso: A Launchpad for Young Leaders to Build a Peaceful and Secure West Africa - WOSMILT Program Burkina Faso: A Launchpad for Young Leaders to Build a Peaceful and Secure West Africa  WOSM

Burkina Faso: When insecurity, conflict and other challenges get between people and the healthcare, the REACH Initiative connects people with the care they need - IFRCBurkina Faso: When insecurity, conflict and other challenges get between people and the healthcare, the REACH Initiative connects people with the care they need  IFRC

Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail - The ConversationWhy Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail  The Conversation

GRASSP: Burkina Faso - UnicefGRASSP: Burkina Faso  Unicef

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso slam 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS nations - The Nation NewspaperMali, Niger, Burkina Faso slam 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS nations  The Nation Newspaper

Burkina Faso's grain export ban: Staple deliveries to Ghana stopped - France 24Burkina Faso's grain export ban: Staple deliveries to Ghana stopped  France 24

After dissolving government, leader of Burkina Faso junta names new PM - VOA - Voice of America English NewsAfter dissolving government, leader of Burkina Faso junta names new PM  VOA - Voice of America English News

Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso junta has not paid off country’s debt, doesn’t control resources - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBurkina Faso junta has not paid off country’s debt, doesn’t control resources  VOA - Voice of America English News

Burkina Faso VAT digital services 2025 - VATCalcBurkina Faso VAT digital services 2025  VATCalc

?Fact-Check: Did Burkina Faso Military Ruler Traoré Launch Aircraft, Automobiles, and Smartphones Conglomerate? - PRNigeria News?Fact-Check: Did Burkina Faso Military Ruler Traoré Launch Aircraft, Automobiles, and Smartphones Conglomerate?  PRNigeria News

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger New Sahel passports for Niger and Burkina Faso still need certification - Africa IntelligenceBurkina Faso, Mali, Niger New Sahel passports for Niger and Burkina Faso still need certification  Africa Intelligence

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS - VOA - Voice of America English NewsNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS  VOA - Voice of America English News

MATCH FACTS: Burkina Faso and Cameroon meet in Group B opener - Confédération Africaine de FootballMATCH FACTS: Burkina Faso and Cameroon meet in Group B opener  Confédération Africaine de Football

They fled from extremists. Now the government in Burkina Faso tries to hide their existence - AP NewsThey fled from extremists. Now the government in Burkina Faso tries to hide their existence  AP News

Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, and Mali welcome Morocco-led dialogue initiative at AU - The North Africa PostBurkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, and Mali welcome Morocco-led dialogue initiative at AU  The North Africa Post

Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence - VOA - Voice of America English NewsTheater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence  VOA - Voice of America English News

Over 600 civilians killed by Al-Qaeda linked group within hours in Burkina Faso massacre - The Economic TimesOver 600 civilians killed by Al-Qaeda linked group within hours in Burkina Faso massacre  The Economic Times

MAFAP and Burkina Faso eye 10 high-potential commodities for exports push - fao.orgMAFAP and Burkina Faso eye 10 high-potential commodities for exports push  fao.org

Ecowas: What changes as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave the West African bloc? - BBCEcowas: What changes as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave the West African bloc?  BBC

ECOWAS loses membership of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - DWECOWAS loses membership of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger  DW

Burkina Faso President rejects salary increase - Malawi 24Burkina Faso President rejects salary increase  Malawi 24

Burkina Faso: Junta leader pardons soldiers involved in 2015 failed coup - Daily TrustBurkina Faso: Junta leader pardons soldiers involved in 2015 failed coup  Daily Trust

African Rights Commission: Press Burkina Faso on Rights - Human Rights WatchAfrican Rights Commission: Press Burkina Faso on Rights  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso's President Brings New Changes to Their Prison System - GhanaWebBurkina Faso's President Brings New Changes to Their Prison System  GhanaWeb

Up to 200 people killed in attack in central Burkina Faso - Al JazeeraUp to 200 people killed in attack in central Burkina Faso  Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso inaugurates flour mill - World GrainBurkina Faso inaugurates flour mill  World Grain

Ivermectin Does Not Reach Primary Endpoint in Burkina Faso Malaria Trial - Contagion LiveIvermectin Does Not Reach Primary Endpoint in Burkina Faso Malaria Trial  Contagion Live

Burkina Faso - IFADBurkina Faso  IFAD

Burkina Faso putting civilians at risk amid conflict with rebels: HRW - Al JazeeraBurkina Faso putting civilians at risk amid conflict with rebels: HRW  Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso: repression of press freedom continues with suspension of VOA and ban on rebroadcasting foreign radio programmes - Reporters sans frontièresBurkina Faso: repression of press freedom continues with suspension of VOA and ban on rebroadcasting foreign radio programmes  Reporters sans frontières

Dozens killed in attack in Burkina Faso, say sources - The HinduDozens killed in attack in Burkina Faso, say sources  The Hindu

Burkina Faso military junta dissolves government - DWBurkina Faso military junta dissolves government  DW

Al-Qaeda Affiliate, 'The Group For The Support Of Islam And Muslims (GSIM)' Releases Photos Documenting Fighters Praying During Eid In Burkina Faso's Arbinda - MEMRI | Middle East Media Research InstituteAl-Qaeda Affiliate, 'The Group For The Support Of Islam And Muslims (GSIM)' Releases Photos Documenting Fighters Praying During Eid In Burkina Faso's Arbinda  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

Reducing poverty and inequality in Burkina Faso - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Reducing poverty and inequality in Burkina Faso  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

MSF temporarily suspends activities in Djibo, Burkina Faso due to escalating insecurity - MSFMSF temporarily suspends activities in Djibo, Burkina Faso due to escalating insecurity  MSF

Mining claims loom for Burkina Faso and Ghana - Global Arbitration ReviewMining claims loom for Burkina Faso and Ghana  Global Arbitration Review

Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso amnesty law 'risky decision,' analysts say - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBurkina Faso amnesty law 'risky decision,' analysts say  VOA - Voice of America English News