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

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

Does This Video Show Former Minister of Burkina Faso Getting Thrashed? No! - The QuintDoes This Video Show Former Minister of Burkina Faso Getting Thrashed? No!  The Quint

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers  Business Insider Africa

Burkina Faso revokes gold mine permit amid legal disputes - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineBurkina Faso revokes gold mine permit amid legal disputes  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

African Travellers Can Now Visit Burkina Faso Without Visa Fees: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldAfrican Travellers Can Now Visit Burkina Faso Without Visa Fees: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Burkina Faso Advances Digital Education with PACTDIGITAL Support - TechAfrica NewsBurkina Faso Advances Digital Education with PACTDIGITAL Support  TechAfrica News

Recently Appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso to Extend Diplomatic Role in Niger - aciafrica.orgRecently Appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso to Extend Diplomatic Role in Niger  aciafrica.org

How Africa is going visa-free for Africa one country at a time - FirstpostHow Africa is going visa-free for Africa one country at a time  Firstpost

Today in Africa — September 12, 2025: No Visa Fees for Africans Traveling to Burkina Faso, South Sudan VP Suspended and Charged with Treason, Long-Range Drones Spotted at RSF Base in Sudan - OkayAfricaToday in Africa — September 12, 2025: No Visa Fees for Africans Traveling to Burkina Faso, South Sudan VP Suspended and Charged with Treason, Long-Range Drones Spotted at RSF Base in Sudan  OkayAfrica

‘Burkina Faso needs Iran's expertise for sustainable development’ - Tehran Times‘Burkina Faso needs Iran's expertise for sustainable development’  Tehran Times

Burkina Faso declares free visa processing for all Africans - TRT EspañolBurkina Faso declares free visa processing for all Africans  TRT Español

Egypt made to wait for World Cup spot after draw with Burkina Faso | Football News - Hindustan TimesEgypt made to wait for World Cup spot after draw with Burkina Faso | Football News  Hindustan Times

Burkina Faso, Telecoms: ONATEL S.A's profit shrinks - Financial AfrikBurkina Faso, Telecoms: ONATEL S.A's profit shrinks  Financial Afrik

Gold in Burkina Faso: Traoré’s method for regaining control of the mines - The Africa Report.comGold in Burkina Faso: Traoré’s method for regaining control of the mines  The Africa Report.com

Burkina Faso 0-0 Egypt: Pharaohs miss chance to seal World Cup 2026 spot - BBCBurkina Faso 0-0 Egypt: Pharaohs miss chance to seal World Cup 2026 spot  BBC

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for Africans - Punch NewspapersBurkina Faso scraps visa fees for Africans  Punch Newspapers

No, Burkina Faso Prez Ibrahim Traoré Didn’t Announce $14 Bn Deal With India - The QuintNo, Burkina Faso Prez Ibrahim Traoré Didn’t Announce $14 Bn Deal With India  The Quint

Captain Ibrahim Traoré: Burkina Faso scrap visa fees for African travellers - BBCCaptain Ibrahim Traoré: Burkina Faso scrap visa fees for African travellers  BBC

Burkina Faso yafuse viza ku ngenzi z'abanya-Afrika - BBCBurkina Faso yafuse viza ku ngenzi z'abanya-Afrika  BBC

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

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travelers - Vanguard NewsBurkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travelers  Vanguard News

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

ETC Sahel | Protection Crisis (August 2025) - ReliefWebETC Sahel | Protection Crisis (August 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

Burkina Faso parliament approves anti-LGBT law - itij.comBurkina Faso parliament approves anti-LGBT law  itij.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

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

India-UN fund builds Niangdo Dam in Burkina Faso - newsarenaindia.comIndia-UN fund builds Niangdo Dam in Burkina Faso  newsarenaindia.com

Burkina Faso ends visa fees for African travellers - Businessday NGBurkina Faso ends visa fees for African travellers  Businessday NG

Coris Investment Group takes control of TotalEnergies Burkina Faso - Financial AfrikCoris Investment Group takes control of TotalEnergies Burkina Faso  Financial Afrik

Acute undifferentiated febrile illness in a traveler returning from Burkina Faso, West Africa to Puducherry, India- a case report - BMC Infectious DiseasesAcute undifferentiated febrile illness in a traveler returning from Burkina Faso, West Africa to Puducherry, India- a case report  BMC Infectious Diseases

How to watch today's Burkina Faso vs Egypt World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time - Goal.comHow to watch today's Burkina Faso vs Egypt World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

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

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

IAEA and FAO Conduct First Atoms4Food Assessment Mission to Burkina Faso - IAEAIAEA and FAO Conduct First Atoms4Food Assessment Mission to Burkina Faso  IAEA

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

Visa fees for all African travelers scrapped by Burkina Faso - Face2Face AfricaVisa fees for all African travelers scrapped by Burkina Faso  Face2Face Africa

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

Highlights of Burkina Faso vs Egypt (0-0) in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights of Burkina Faso vs Egypt (0-0) in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for Nigerians, others - Punch NewspapersBurkina Faso scraps visa fees for Nigerians, others  Punch Newspapers

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 Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso, Mali not represented at Africa defence talks in Nigeria - TRT EspañolBurkina Faso, Mali not represented at Africa defence talks in Nigeria  TRT Español

What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents? - ISS AfricaWhat next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents?  ISS Africa

Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator ‘persona non grata’ for role in child rights report - Anadolu AjansiBurkina Faso declares UN coordinator ‘persona non grata’ for role in child rights report  Anadolu Ajansi

2025 UNODC Supports Burkina Faso in Strengthening its Response to the Evolving Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices Used by Terrorist Groups - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime2025 UNODC Supports Burkina Faso in Strengthening its Response to the Evolving Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices Used by Terrorist Groups  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Burkina Faso bans homosexuality with prison terms and fines for offenders - AP NewsBurkina Faso bans homosexuality with prison terms and fines for offenders  AP News

Burkina Faso: Hossam Hassan praises the Stallions - Foot AfricaBurkina Faso: Hossam Hassan praises the Stallions  Foot Africa

Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees For African Travellers - Arise NewsBurkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees For African Travellers  Arise News

World Cup 2026: Burkina Faso vs Egypt, a breathtaking showdown - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026: Burkina Faso vs Egypt, a breathtaking showdown  Foot Africa

ETC Sahel | Crise de Protection (aout 2025) - ReliefWebETC Sahel | Crise de Protection (aout 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

Climate crisis harming world heritage painted houses in Burkina Faso, say residents - The GuardianClimate crisis harming world heritage painted houses in Burkina Faso, say residents  The Guardian

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Burkina Faso face Egypt without key player - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Burkina Faso face Egypt without key player  Foot Africa

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

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

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Burkina Faso vs Egypt showdown to be officiated by DR Congo referees - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Burkina Faso vs Egypt showdown to be officiated by DR Congo referees  Foot Africa

Burkina Faso’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law is a dangerous step backwards - Thred WebsiteBurkina Faso’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law is a dangerous step backwards  Thred Website

Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls - BBCBurkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls  BBC

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers into country - thenicheng.comBurkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers into country  thenicheng.com

Alain Faso: Burkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast's statement that activist died by suicide - BBCAlain Faso: Burkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast's statement that activist died by suicide  BBC

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

UN Reports Child Abuse By Terrorists, Security Forces In Burkina Faso - Eurasia ReviewUN Reports Child Abuse By Terrorists, Security Forces In Burkina Faso  Eurasia Review

Bundesliga men star in Burkina Faso win - bundesliga.comBundesliga men star in Burkina Faso win  bundesliga.com

No Goals After 30 Minutes: Egypt Push Forward Against Burkina Faso and Suffer Early Setback as Marmoush Forced Off Injured - Foot AfricaNo Goals After 30 Minutes: Egypt Push Forward Against Burkina Faso and Suffer Early Setback as Marmoush Forced Off Injured  Foot Africa

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

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

Marmoush forced off in Egypt's latest World Cup qualifier - Manchester City FCMarmoush forced off in Egypt's latest World Cup qualifier  Manchester City FC

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

Joint external evaluation of the main capacities of the International Health Regulations (2005) of Burkina Faso: mission report, July 1-5, 2024 - World Health Organization (WHO)Joint external evaluation of the main capacities of the International Health Regulations (2005) of Burkina Faso: mission report, July 1-5, 2024  World Health Organization (WHO)

Burkina Faso: Four journalists released from forced enlistment into the army - International Federation of Journalists - IFJBurkina Faso: Four journalists released from forced enlistment into the army  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

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

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso  OCHA

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: 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

Burkina Faso repatriates Alino Faso’s body amid outcry for justice - africanews.comBurkina Faso repatriates Alino Faso’s body amid outcry for justice  africanews.com

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Egypt fail to rubber-stamp qualification after Burkina Faso draw - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Egypt fail to rubber-stamp qualification after Burkina Faso draw  Africa Top Sports

Burkina Faso's misinformation war - The WeekBurkina Faso's misinformation war  The Week

Burkina Faso recaptures 70% of territory, governance improves - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineBurkina Faso recaptures 70% of territory, governance improves  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Burkina Faso - World BankBurkina Faso  World Bank

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

Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata - ReutersBurkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata  Reuters

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

Burkina Faso - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyBurkina Faso  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

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: Media regulator suspends radio station for three months for calling military government a junta - International Federation of Journalists - IFJBurkina Faso: Media regulator suspends radio station for three months for calling military government a junta  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

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

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

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

Burkina Faso: return of abducted news commentator Kalifara Séré, RSF calls on authorities to clarify fate of six other journalists - Reporters sans frontièresBurkina Faso: return of abducted news commentator Kalifara Séré, RSF calls on authorities to clarify fate of six other journalists  Reporters sans frontières

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers - MSNBurkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers  MSN

Cattle rustling and insecurity in the tri-border area between Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana - Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)Cattle rustling and insecurity in the tri-border area between Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana  Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)

China arms Burkina Faso as Sahel turns away from Western security promises - South China Morning PostChina arms Burkina Faso as Sahel turns away from Western security promises  South China Morning Post

Burkina Faso says no to Bill Gates’ plan of creating modified species of mosquitoes - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso says no to Bill Gates’ plan of creating modified species of mosquitoes  Business Insider Africa

Advancing Inclusive Development: Policy options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger - UNDPAdvancing Inclusive Development: Policy options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger  UNDP

World Food Programme suspends flights to Burkina Faso town after explosion - TRT EspañolWorld Food Programme suspends flights to Burkina Faso town after explosion  TRT Español

Première Agence de Microfinance Burkina Faso 2024 Annual Report - Aga Khan Development NetworkPremière Agence de Microfinance Burkina Faso 2024 Annual Report  Aga Khan Development Network