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 Economic Update: Energy for Economic Growth - World BankBurkina Faso Economic Update: Energy for Economic Growth  World Bank

Development of standard operation procedures for forecasting and warning in Burkina Faso and Togo - World Meteorological Organization WMODevelopment of standard operation procedures for forecasting and warning in Burkina Faso and Togo  World Meteorological Organization WMO

AD1015: Burkinabè trust the police despite concerns about corruption, misconduct, and insecurity - AfrobarometerAD1015: Burkinabè trust the police despite concerns about corruption, misconduct, and insecurity  Afrobarometer

Burkina Faso Hosts First West Africa Regional Exchange Mechanism Workshop Under the GEF-7 DSL-IP - International Union for Conservation of NatureBurkina Faso Hosts First West Africa Regional Exchange Mechanism Workshop Under the GEF-7 DSL-IP  International Union for Conservation of Nature

IAEA and FAO Conduct First Atoms4Food Assessment Mission to Burkina Faso - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA and FAO Conduct First Atoms4Food Assessment Mission to Burkina Faso  International Atomic Energy Agency

Burkina Faso & Russia Finalise Nuclear Agreement, Eyes Energy Transformation - Times NowBurkina Faso & Russia Finalise Nuclear Agreement, Eyes Energy Transformation  Times Now

“Very Very Good Decision by the Government”: NGO Suspensions Spark Growing Online Support in Burkina Faso - Tracking Aid Narratives on Social Media: Recent Observations from the Sahel (09 July 2025) - ReliefWeb“Very Very Good Decision by the Government”: NGO Suspensions Spark Growing Online Support in Burkina Faso - Tracking Aid Narratives on Social Media: Recent Observations from the Sahel (09 July 2025)  ReliefWeb

Burkina Faso : Jihadist attacks in Fada N’Gourma, signal foreign interference - Sahel IntelligenceBurkina Faso : Jihadist attacks in Fada N’Gourma, signal foreign interference  Sahel Intelligence

Burkina Faso's Visionary Challenge - EditorjiBurkina Faso's Visionary Challenge  Editorji

JNIM in Mali: How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups - BBCJNIM in Mali: How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups  BBC

In the fight against desertification, Burkina Faso mobilizes to plant 5 million trees in one hour - Peoples DispatchIn the fight against desertification, Burkina Faso mobilizes to plant 5 million trees in one hour  Peoples Dispatch

Burkina Faso: The World’s Disinformation Lab is an International Security Disaster - Foreign Policy Research InstituteBurkina Faso: The World’s Disinformation Lab is an International Security Disaster  Foreign Policy Research Institute

Al-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack - Al JazeeraAl-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack  Al Jazeera

Social-ecological dynamics of aggregate mining in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - NatureSocial-ecological dynamics of aggregate mining in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso  Nature

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Burkina Faso - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Burkina Faso  OCHA

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

Terrorist Attacks Claim Eight Lives in Burkina Faso - News Central TVTerrorist Attacks Claim Eight Lives in Burkina Faso  News Central TV

The coup leader who’s become an anti-Western hero in Africa and beyond | Mint - MintThe coup leader who’s become an anti-Western hero in Africa and beyond | Mint  Mint

No evidence that Burkina Faso president Ibrahim Traoré has declared country tax free - Africa CheckNo evidence that Burkina Faso president Ibrahim Traoré has declared country tax free  Africa Check

Burkina Faso and Togo: a joint effort on operational flood monitoring and forecasting - World Meteorological Organization WMOBurkina Faso and Togo: a joint effort on operational flood monitoring and forecasting  World Meteorological Organization WMO

More towers planned for Burkina Faso - Developing TelecomsMore towers planned for Burkina Faso  Developing Telecoms

Tuaregs in Mali and Burkina file ICC complaint against armies, Russian allies - RFITuaregs in Mali and Burkina file ICC complaint against armies, Russian allies  RFI

Burkina Faso: Army Directs Ethnic Massacres - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso: Army Directs Ethnic Massacres  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso’s only eye doctor for children sees the trauma of both play and conflict - AP NewsBurkina Faso’s only eye doctor for children sees the trauma of both play and conflict  AP News

Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Claims Killing Several Islamic State (ISIS) Members In Northern Burkina Faso - MEMRIAl-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Claims Killing Several Islamic State (ISIS) Members In Northern Burkina Faso  MEMRI

HIV and TB Overview: Burkina Faso - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Burkina Faso  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Burkina Faso shuts down 6 foreign NGOs over data, legal breaches - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso shuts down 6 foreign NGOs over data, legal breaches  Business Insider Africa

Suspected insurgents kill seven police officers, one soldier in Burkina Faso - TRT GlobalSuspected insurgents kill seven police officers, one soldier in Burkina Faso  TRT Global

Burkina Faso - World Health Organization (WHO)Burkina Faso  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

Burkina Faso takes bold steps to safeguard ivory stocks, combat wildlife crime - EnviroNews NigeriaBurkina Faso takes bold steps to safeguard ivory stocks, combat wildlife crime  EnviroNews Nigeria

FIDE Director for Chess Development visits Burkina Faso to promote chess growth - FIDEFIDE Director for Chess Development visits Burkina Faso to promote chess growth  FIDE

HRW Oral Statement on Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and India - Human Rights WatchHRW Oral Statement on Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and India  Human Rights Watch

Preventing typhoid with vaccines in Burkina Faso - Gavi, the Vaccine AlliancePreventing typhoid with vaccines in Burkina Faso  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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

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

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 military accused of killing over 100 civilians by Human Rights Watch - BBCBurkina Faso military accused of killing over 100 civilians by Human Rights Watch  BBC

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

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

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

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

Read the Country Report: Nature+ in Burkina Faso 2022-2024. - CGIARRead the Country Report: Nature+ in Burkina Faso 2022-2024.  CGIAR

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

Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development - Internet SocietyLocal Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development  Internet Society

Capt Ibrahim Traoré: Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world - BBCCapt Ibrahim Traoré: Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world  BBC

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

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

Impact of the free healthcare policies in Burkina Faso: underscoring important nuances - Oxford AcademicImpact of the free healthcare policies in Burkina Faso: underscoring important nuances  Oxford Academic

AI image does not show French spy caught in Burkina Faso - AFP Fact CheckAI image does not show French spy caught in Burkina Faso  AFP Fact Check

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

Première Agence de Microfinance Burkina Faso 2024 Annual Report - the.akdnPremière Agence de Microfinance Burkina Faso 2024 Annual Report  the.akdn

Burkina Faso – Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel - U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso (.gov)Burkina Faso – Travel Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel  U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso (.gov)

Burkina Faso: Activities 2024 - nrc.noBurkina Faso: Activities 2024  nrc.no

Jihadist attacks in northern Burkina Faso leave dozens dead - RFIJihadist attacks in northern Burkina Faso leave dozens dead  RFI

Burkina Faso's only eye doctor for children sees the trauma of both play and conflict - The IndependentBurkina Faso's only eye doctor for children sees the trauma of both play and conflict  The Independent

Burkina Faso army, militias killed 130 members of ethnic group, HRW says - Al JazeeraBurkina Faso army, militias killed 130 members of ethnic group, HRW says  Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso. The State’s Production of Violence - Afrique XXIBurkina Faso. The State’s Production of Violence  Afrique XXI

7 reasons people still love Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré even though he’s a military leader - Pulse Ghana7 reasons people still love Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré even though he’s a military leader  Pulse Ghana

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

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

Burkina Faso nationalises gold mining assets, shifting control to state-owned miner - Mining TechnologyBurkina Faso nationalises gold mining assets, shifting control to state-owned miner  Mining Technology

Wang Yi Meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré  fmprc.gov.cn

Saunders Fuels Change in Burkina Faso Through Tech and Community - Rochester Institute of TechnologySaunders Fuels Change in Burkina Faso Through Tech and Community  Rochester Institute of Technology

Burkina Faso: RSF condemns three new cases of forced military conscription as number of journalists punitively drafted rises to six in less than a year - Reporters sans frontièresBurkina Faso: RSF condemns three new cases of forced military conscription as number of journalists punitively drafted rises to six in less than a year  Reporters sans frontières

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

The OIF in the Face of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso’s Withdrawal: A Challenge to the Established International Order? - IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiquesThe OIF in the Face of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso’s Withdrawal: A Challenge to the Established International Order?  IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques

Burkina Faso army says it foiled 'major' coup plot - BBCBurkina Faso army says it foiled 'major' coup plot  BBC

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

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

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Burkina Faso and Mali’s fabulous flora: new plant life record released - The ConversationBurkina Faso and Mali’s fabulous flora: new plant life record released  The Conversation

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

Small stoves, big impact: how sustainable cooking practices are transforming lives in Burkina Faso - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsSmall stoves, big impact: how sustainable cooking practices are transforming lives in Burkina Faso  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

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

Burkina Faso: IFJ and FAJ condemn forced enlistment of journalists into the army - International Federation of Journalists - IFJBurkina Faso: IFJ and FAJ condemn forced enlistment of journalists into the army  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

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’s Ibrahim Traoré Declines U.S. Invitation, Prioritizing National Duties Over Diplomacy - GhanaWebBurkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré Declines U.S. Invitation, Prioritizing National Duties Over Diplomacy  GhanaWeb

Prominent Burkina Faso Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared - Human Rights WatchProminent Burkina Faso Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso Energy Fact Sheet - African Development Bank GroupBurkina Faso Energy Fact Sheet  African Development Bank Group

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

Burkina Faso’s seeds of resilience: Nourishing a nation - African Development Bank GroupBurkina Faso’s seeds of resilience: Nourishing a nation  African Development Bank Group

Against desertification, Burkina Faso plants 5 million trees per hour - Brasil de FatoAgainst desertification, Burkina Faso plants 5 million trees per hour  Brasil de Fato

Burkina Faso ta dakatar da ayyukan kungiyoyin ketare - DWBurkina Faso ta dakatar da ayyukan kungiyoyin ketare  DW

Burkina Faso junta says foiled plot to sow 'total chaos' - RFIBurkina Faso junta says foiled plot to sow 'total chaos'  RFI

Burkina Faso and Russia sign the final document of their electronuclear program - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso and Russia sign the final document of their electronuclear program  Business Insider Africa

With Security Unraveling, Burkina Faso’s Traore Is Getting Desperate - World Politics ReviewWith Security Unraveling, Burkina Faso’s Traore Is Getting Desperate  World Politics Review

Human-caused climate change fuels extreme heat in Africa’s Sahel region: Burkina Faso and Mali - PreventionWeb.netHuman-caused climate change fuels extreme heat in Africa’s Sahel region: Burkina Faso and Mali  PreventionWeb.net

Burkina Faso’s Relentless Crackdown on Dissent, Media - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso’s Relentless Crackdown on Dissent, Media  Human Rights Watch

Did Trump give Traore 24-hour deadline over Burkina Faso gold? - Dubawa - DubawaDid Trump give Traore 24-hour deadline over Burkina Faso gold? - Dubawa  Dubawa

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Kazakhstan, Burkina Faso Forge Closer Diplomatic and Economic Ties - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Burkina Faso Forge Closer Diplomatic and Economic Ties  The Astana Times

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

Burkina Faso Foils Coup, Promotes Stability - GhanaWebBurkina Faso Foils Coup, Promotes Stability  GhanaWeb

Burkina Faso: Mathieu’s Gethsemane - Church in NeedBurkina Faso: Mathieu’s Gethsemane  Church in Need

Burkina Faso’s military leaders turn to ‘Africa’s Che Guevara’ to rally struggling country - AP NewsBurkina Faso’s military leaders turn to ‘Africa’s Che Guevara’ to rally struggling country  AP News

UNESCO supports the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex: Burkina Faso national consultation - UNESCO World Heritage CentreUNESCO supports the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex: Burkina Faso national consultation  UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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

Burkina Faso completes nationalization of five gold mining assets - Mining.comBurkina Faso completes nationalization of five gold mining assets  Mining.com

ACLED Regional Overview Africa: April 2025 - Burkina Faso - ReliefWebACLED Regional Overview Africa: April 2025 - Burkina Faso  ReliefWeb