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 junta detains INSO workers for 'spying' - BBCBurkina Faso junta detains INSO workers for 'spying'  BBC

Burkina Faso’s military gov’t arrests European NGO workers for ‘spying’ - Al JazeeraBurkina Faso’s military gov’t arrests European NGO workers for ‘spying’  Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from US - theweek.inBurkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from US  theweek.in

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Egypt cruise, Madagascar shine, Burkina Faso stay in the Hunt - cafonline.comFIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Egypt cruise, Madagascar shine, Burkina Faso stay in the Hunt  cafonline.com

Burkina Faso arrests eight NGO employees accused of espionage - ThePrintBurkina Faso arrests eight NGO employees accused of espionage  ThePrint

Burkina Faso's military junta arrests European NGO workers for 'spying' - Euronews.comBurkina Faso's military junta arrests European NGO workers for 'spying'  Euronews.com

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers - BBCBurkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers  BBC

Burkina Faso and Tunisia Strengthen Digital Cooperation Through Smart City Initiative - TechAfrica NewsBurkina Faso and Tunisia Strengthen Digital Cooperation Through Smart City Initiative  TechAfrica News

Burkina Faso snubs Trump, rejects US deportees - TRT FrançaisBurkina Faso snubs Trump, rejects US deportees  TRT Français

Burkina Faso - Welcome to the United NationsBurkina Faso  Welcome to the United Nations

Burkina Faso's military junta arrests European humanitarian NGO workers for 'spying' - France 24Burkina Faso's military junta arrests European humanitarian NGO workers for 'spying'  France 24

This viral video, allegedly showing Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré announcing a $14 billion grain deal with India, is fake - FACTLYThis viral video, allegedly showing Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré announcing a $14 billion grain deal with India, is fake  FACTLY

Burkina Faso Says No to U.S. Deportation Request - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso Says No to U.S. Deportation Request  Business Insider Africa

United States | Latest NIV and IV applicant interview scheduling updates and US embassy visa service pause include Burkina Faso - BAL Immigration LawUnited States | Latest NIV and IV applicant interview scheduling updates and US embassy visa service pause include Burkina Faso  BAL Immigration Law

Burkina Faso : 1st International Investment Forum Connects Investors and Projects - Africa News AgencyBurkina Faso : 1st International Investment Forum Connects Investors and Projects  Africa News Agency

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court - The HinduBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court  The Hindu

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger jointly announce withdrawal from the ICC - RFIBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger jointly announce withdrawal from the ICC  RFI

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosBurkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Burkina Faso News Today: Gold Mining Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Sanctions - MeykaBurkina Faso News Today: Gold Mining Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Sanctions  Meyka

INSO Statement on our activities in Burkina Faso and the ongoing detention of staff. - ReliefWebINSO Statement on our activities in Burkina Faso and the ongoing detention of staff.  ReliefWeb

Military-run Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger pull out of the International Criminal Court - The HinduMilitary-run Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger pull out of the International Criminal Court  The Hindu

Military-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal - Al JazeeraMilitary-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal  Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso bans homosexuality with prison terms and fines for offenders - The HinduBurkina Faso bans homosexuality with prison terms and fines for offenders  The Hindu

Burkina Faso’s women farmers reviving the land with fertilizer trees - MongabayBurkina Faso’s women farmers reviving the land with fertilizer trees  Mongabay

Burkina Faso’s Media Images Far Different From Harsh Reality - Africa Defense ForumBurkina Faso’s Media Images Far Different From Harsh Reality  Africa Defense Forum

Burkina Faso Engages Endeavour Mining on Digital Inclusion Initiatives - TechAfrica NewsBurkina Faso Engages Endeavour Mining on Digital Inclusion Initiatives  TechAfrica News

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from International Criminal Court - France 24Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from International Criminal Court  France 24

8 humanitarian workers arrested in Burkina Faso on spying accusations - theweek.in8 humanitarian workers arrested in Burkina Faso on spying accusations  theweek.in

Deepfake ‘diplomacy’: Burkina Faso President signs $14bn India deal, slams Trump—in AI fantasy world - ThePrintDeepfake ‘diplomacy’: Burkina Faso President signs $14bn India deal, slams Trump—in AI fantasy world  ThePrint

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Powering Education with Renewable Energy in Burkina Faso” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Powering Education with Renewable Energy in Burkina Faso”  fundsforNGOs

Burkina Faso Junta Arrests Humanitarian Workers - World Politics ReviewBurkina Faso Junta Arrests Humanitarian Workers  World Politics Review

ICC: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal court - BBCICC: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal court  BBC

Burkina Faso bans homosexuality as a crime punishable with prison, fines - Al JazeeraBurkina Faso bans homosexuality as a crime punishable with prison, fines  Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso arrests humanitarian workers of a Netherlands-based NGO - European InterestBurkina Faso arrests humanitarian workers of a Netherlands-based NGO  European Interest

Burkina Faso cracks down on NGOs, with eight INSO staff arrested on spying charges - The Africa Report.comBurkina Faso cracks down on NGOs, with eight INSO staff arrested on spying charges  The Africa Report.com

Goals and Highlights: Sierra Leone 0-1 Burkina Faso in the 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights: Sierra Leone 0-1 Burkina Faso in the 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Burkina Faso’s strongman has gone viral - The EconomistBurkina Faso’s strongman has gone viral  The Economist

Ibrahim Traore: Burkina Faso military government arrest NGO workers for accuse of 'spying' - BBCIbrahim Traore: Burkina Faso military government arrest NGO workers for accuse of 'spying'  BBC

Burkina Faso rejects US plan to deport migrants to its territory - Punch NewspapersBurkina Faso rejects US plan to deport migrants to its territory  Punch Newspapers

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Clean Power for Cotton Farmers in Burkina Faso” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Clean Power for Cotton Farmers in Burkina Faso”  fundsforNGOs

Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts - BBCBurkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts  BBC

Fighting HIV in Burkina Faso: From Fear to Hope - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaFighting HIV in Burkina Faso: From Fear to Hope  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC - DWMali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC  DW

Burkina Faso: Health insurance reform at the heart of five new decrees - Financial AfrikBurkina Faso: Health insurance reform at the heart of five new decrees  Financial Afrik

South Africa repatriates Ambassador Mthethwa’s body after 'traumatic' death in Paris - TRT FrançaisSouth Africa repatriates Ambassador Mthethwa’s body after 'traumatic' death in Paris  TRT Français

Burkina Faso: free visa for African nationals - VisasNewsBurkina Faso: free visa for African nationals  VisasNews

Burkina Faso arrests humanitarian workers over espionage claims - TRT FrançaisBurkina Faso arrests humanitarian workers over espionage claims  TRT Français

3 West African Nations to Leave International Criminal Court - The New York Times3 West African Nations to Leave International Criminal Court  The New York Times

Burkina Faso Arrest NGO Workers Over Spying Allegations - The Culture CustodianBurkina Faso Arrest NGO Workers Over Spying Allegations  The Culture Custodian

Burkina Faso arrests 8 aid workers linked to foreign NGO for alleged spying activities - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso arrests 8 aid workers linked to foreign NGO for alleged spying activities  Business Insider Africa

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians  Human Rights Watch

Dutch NGO Rejects Burkina Junta’s Claims of Spying - The Defense PostDutch NGO Rejects Burkina Junta’s Claims of Spying  The Defense Post

Using Local Militias for Counterinsurgency - Foreign Policy Research InstituteUsing Local Militias for Counterinsurgency  Foreign Policy Research Institute

Burkina Faso detains Dutch NGO workers on espionage charges - DutchNews.nlBurkina Faso detains Dutch NGO workers on espionage charges  DutchNews.nl

Delinking, Islam, and a New Vision for Burkina Faso - African ArgumentsDelinking, Islam, and a New Vision for Burkina Faso  African Arguments

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

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court - ReutersMali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court  Reuters

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

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

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

Macron's nephew arrested in Burkina Faso? The story's just one of 344 AI-generated films - France 24Macron's nephew arrested in Burkina Faso? The story's just one of 344 AI-generated films  France 24

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

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

Burkina Faso: 50 soldiers killed in militant attack; Al-Qaida-linked group suspected - Times of IndiaBurkina Faso: 50 soldiers killed in militant attack; Al-Qaida-linked group suspected  Times of India

Burkina Faso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct  Human Rights Watch

After ‘humiliating’ raid, Burkina Faso halts ‘gene drive’ project to fight malaria - Science | AAASAfter ‘humiliating’ raid, Burkina Faso halts ‘gene drive’ project to fight malaria  Science | AAAS

Burkina Faso: journalists Adama Bayala and Alain Traoré finally free, fate of Atiana Serge Oulon still unknown - Reporters sans frontièresBurkina Faso: journalists Adama Bayala and Alain Traoré finally free, fate of Atiana Serge Oulon still unknown  Reporters sans frontières

Burkina Faso/Mali/Niger: ICC withdrawal a serious backwards step - Amnesty InternationalBurkina Faso/Mali/Niger: ICC withdrawal a serious backwards step  Amnesty International

Burkina Faso criminalises homosexuality in far-reaching family law reform - RFIBurkina Faso criminalises homosexuality in far-reaching family law reform  RFI

Burkina Faso's junta expels top UN official over child rights report - BBCBurkina Faso's junta expels top UN official over child rights report  BBC

Burkina Faso passes law outlawing homosexual practices - DWBurkina Faso passes law outlawing homosexual practices  DW

“Russia and China respect us”: Burkina Faso affirms Sahel geopolitics are based on partnership - Peoples Dispatch“Russia and China respect us”: Burkina Faso affirms Sahel geopolitics are based on partnership  Peoples Dispatch

A Growing Divergence of Security Narratives in Burkina Faso - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesA Growing Divergence of Security Narratives in Burkina Faso  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

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

Burkina Faso | Agricultural integrated survey programme (AGRISurvey) | FAO - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBurkina Faso | Agricultural integrated survey programme (AGRISurvey) | FAO  Food and Agriculture Organization

Burkina-Faso-US-Deportees - The Herald JournalBurkina-Faso-US-Deportees  The Herald Journal

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court - Le Monde.frBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court  Le Monde.fr

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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

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

Help for the Training of Nine Seminarians in Burkina Faso - Church in NeedHelp for the Training of Nine Seminarians in Burkina Faso  Church in Need

Wang Yi Meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Critical life-saving needs - Influx of Refugees from Burkina Faso to Mali (September 2025) - ReliefWebCritical life-saving needs - Influx of Refugees from Burkina Faso to Mali (September 2025)  ReliefWeb

Burkina Faso delegation headed to UN General Assembly in New York - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineBurkina Faso delegation headed to UN General Assembly in New York  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas - Nilepost NewsBurkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas  Nilepost News

Junta-led African trio Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdraw from ICC | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahJunta-led African trio Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdraw from ICC | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Shock move: Burkina Faso joins list of African nations cracking down on LGBTQ rights - The Economic TimesShock move: Burkina Faso joins list of African nations cracking down on LGBTQ rights  The Economic Times

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US - Imperial Valley Press OnlineBurkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US  Imperial Valley Press Online

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US - Toronto StarBurkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US  Toronto Star

Burkina Faso's Traore: A hero to some, autocrat to others - DWBurkina Faso's Traore: A hero to some, autocrat to others  DW

Burkina Faso rejects US proposal to take deportees, calls it ‘indecent’ - en.bd-pratidin.comBurkina Faso rejects US proposal to take deportees, calls it ‘indecent’  en.bd-pratidin.com

Improving access to maternal health care in Burkina Faso - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaImproving access to maternal health care in Burkina Faso  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

World News in Brief: Casualties in Ukraine, Burkina Faso aid helicopter blast, Uganda urged to release opposition leaders - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Casualties in Ukraine, Burkina Faso aid helicopter blast, Uganda urged to release opposition leaders  UN News

Burkina Faso's junta passes law banning homosexuality - France 24Burkina Faso's junta passes law banning homosexuality  France 24

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

Three West African countries to quit International Criminal Court - BBCThree West African countries to quit International Criminal Court  BBC

Burkina Faso passes law criminalising homosexuality - africanews.comBurkina Faso passes law criminalising homosexuality  africanews.com

“Ibrahim Traoré is the continuation of Burkina Faso’s revolution,” says brother of pan-Africanist leader Thomas Sankara - Peoples Dispatch“Ibrahim Traoré is the continuation of Burkina Faso’s revolution,” says brother of pan-Africanist leader Thomas Sankara  Peoples Dispatch

ECOWAS chief makes surprise visit to Burkina Faso - africanews.comECOWAS chief makes surprise visit to Burkina Faso  africanews.com

Burkina Faso Under Traoré Proves Africa Can Resist Imperialism and Neo-Colonialism - DeshabhimaniBurkina Faso Under Traoré Proves Africa Can Resist Imperialism and Neo-Colonialism  Deshabhimani