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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Tanzania vs Burkina Faso LIVE streaming info: Where to watch Africa Nations Championship 2024 match? - SportstarTanzania vs Burkina Faso LIVE streaming info: Where to watch Africa Nations Championship 2024 match?  Sportstar

Burkina Faso suspends Radio Omega over 'junta' Facebook post - FirstpostBurkina Faso suspends Radio Omega over 'junta' Facebook post  Firstpost

CHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Burkina Faso – Match Preview & Predicted Score - Morocco World NewsCHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Burkina Faso – Match Preview & Predicted Score  Morocco World News

Releasing GM Mosquitoes in Burkina Faso is Dangerous - CountercurrentsReleasing GM Mosquitoes in Burkina Faso is Dangerous  Countercurrents

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

Tanzania vs Burkina Faso LIVE Score Updates in African Nations Championship - VAVEL.comTanzania vs Burkina Faso LIVE Score Updates in African Nations Championship  VAVEL.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

Jihadists kill 'dozens' of soldiers and civilians in Burkina Faso - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Jihadists kill 'dozens' of soldiers and civilians in Burkina Faso  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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

MATCH FACTS: Co-hosts Tanzania open TotalEnergies CAF CHAN campaign against Burkina Faso - cafonline.comMATCH FACTS: Co-hosts Tanzania open TotalEnergies CAF CHAN campaign against Burkina Faso  cafonline.com

Militant attack on a military base in Burkina Faso kills 50 troops - africanews.comMilitant attack on a military base in Burkina Faso kills 50 troops  africanews.com

Attack on military base in Burkina Faso kills about 50 soldiers, residents say - AP NewsAttack on military base in Burkina Faso kills about 50 soldiers, residents say  AP News

Sahel countries navigate uncertainty following split from Ecowas bloc - RFISahel countries navigate uncertainty following split from Ecowas bloc  RFI

Burkina Faso Releases Conscripted Journalists, Activist - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso Releases Conscripted Journalists, Activist  Human Rights Watch

CHAN 2024: Spotlight on the opening match Tanzania vs Burkina Faso - Foot AfricaCHAN 2024: Spotlight on the opening match Tanzania vs Burkina Faso  Foot Africa

Côte d'Ivoire probes death of Burkina Faso's citizen in prison - TRT GlobalCôte d'Ivoire probes death of Burkina Faso's citizen in prison  TRT Global

Militants kill ‘dozens’ of soldiers and civilians in Burkina Faso - Arab NewsMilitants kill ‘dozens’ of soldiers and civilians in Burkina Faso  Arab News

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

Ghana Deploys Troops to Burkina Border After Deadly Attack & Terror Threat | Firstpost Africa| N18G - FirstpostGhana Deploys Troops to Burkina Border After Deadly Attack & Terror Threat | Firstpost Africa| N18G  Firstpost

Tanzania vs Burkina Faso: Hosts launch CHAN 2024 in style against fearless Stallions - cafonline.comTanzania vs Burkina Faso: Hosts launch CHAN 2024 in style against fearless Stallions  cafonline.com

Burkina Faso influencer Alino Faso, detained in Abidjan, found ‘hanged’ - The Africa Report.comBurkina Faso influencer Alino Faso, detained in Abidjan, found ‘hanged’  The Africa Report.com

Tanzania vs Burkina Faso: What time and channel is the CHAN 2024 opening match? - Foot AfricaTanzania vs Burkina Faso: What time and channel is the CHAN 2024 opening match?  Foot Africa

Ibrahim Traore: Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, take control of future election - BBCIbrahim Traore: Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, take control of future election  BBC

Thousands protest in Burkina Faso over citizen's death in Côte d'Ivoire prison - TRT GlobalThousands protest in Burkina Faso over citizen's death in Côte d'Ivoire prison  TRT Global

Burkina Faso to dissolve its electoral commission - africanews.comBurkina Faso to dissolve its electoral commission  africanews.com

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

CHAN 2024: Burkina Faso probable lineup against Tanzania as they Set to Light Up Opening Night in Dar es Salaam - Africa Top SportsCHAN 2024: Burkina Faso probable lineup against Tanzania as they Set to Light Up Opening Night in Dar es Salaam  Africa Top Sports

Bi-monthly Pastoral Surveillance bulletin in the Sahel N°32 (April-May 2025) - ReliefWebBi-monthly Pastoral Surveillance bulletin in the Sahel N°32 (April-May 2025)  ReliefWeb

Burkina Faso's junta to dissolve independent election commission - France 24Burkina Faso's junta to dissolve independent election commission  France 24

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 ruling junta dissolves independent electoral commission - AP NewsBurkina Faso ruling junta dissolves independent electoral commission  AP News

Pilgrims from Burkina Faso, Niger Hoping to “experience a profound journey of faith, discovery” at Youth Jubilee in Rome - aciafrica.orgPilgrims from Burkina Faso, Niger Hoping to “experience a profound journey of faith, discovery” at Youth Jubilee in Rome  aciafrica.org

CHAN 2024 kicks off in style tonight! Taifa Stars battle Burkina Faso in historic opener at Mkapa Stadium - thecitizen.co.tzCHAN 2024 kicks off in style tonight! Taifa Stars battle Burkina Faso in historic opener at Mkapa Stadium  thecitizen.co.tz

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso launch joint investment bank - ZAWYAMali, Niger, Burkina Faso launch joint investment bank  ZAWYA

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

About 50 soldiers were killed in a militant attack on a base in Burkina Faso - Latest news from AzerbaijanAbout 50 soldiers were killed in a militant attack on a base in Burkina Faso  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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

Islamic preachers in Burkina Faso rally against social media hate - africanews.comIslamic preachers in Burkina Faso rally against social media hate  africanews.com

FALSE: This video does not show the construction of a railway in Burkina Faso in 2025 - PesaCheckFALSE: This video does not show the construction of a railway in Burkina Faso in 2025  PesaCheck

Death of Activist Sparks Diplomatic Crisis Between Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire - DNE AfricaDeath of Activist Sparks Diplomatic Crisis Between Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire  DNE Africa

Junta-led Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso plan taxes to fund new investment bank - Business Insider AfricaJunta-led Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso plan taxes to fund new investment bank  Business Insider Africa

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

CHAN 2024 : Confirmed Lineup as Tanzania, Burkina Faso Name Strong Starting Elevens for Opener - Africa Top SportsCHAN 2024 : Confirmed Lineup as Tanzania, Burkina Faso Name Strong Starting Elevens for Opener  Africa Top Sports

Tanzania vs Burkina Faso: Preview, Time and Where to Watch CHAN 2024 Opener - Pulse Sports KenyaTanzania vs Burkina Faso: Preview, Time and Where to Watch CHAN 2024 Opener  Pulse Sports Kenya

Stetzerizer Filter Microsurge Meter For Measuring Stetzerizer EMF Burkina Faso Dirty Electricity Filter - roarmag.orgStetzerizer Filter Microsurge Meter For Measuring Stetzerizer EMF Burkina Faso Dirty Electricity Filter  roarmag.org

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

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

Burkina Faso forces killed 100 civilians in March attack, Human Rights Watch says - The HinduBurkina Faso forces killed 100 civilians in March attack, Human Rights Watch says  The Hindu

CHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Burkina Faso, official line-ups for the opening match - Foot AfricaCHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Burkina Faso, official line-ups for the opening match  Foot Africa

Russia, US Compete in West Africa: Africa File, July 31, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarRussia, US Compete in West Africa: Africa File, July 31, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Burkina Faso Political Figure Yameogo Released - News Central TVBurkina Faso Political Figure Yameogo Released  News Central TV

Ghana to transport first batch of petroleum products to Burkina Faso - Business Insider AfricaGhana to transport first batch of petroleum products to Burkina Faso  Business Insider Africa

Burkina Faso junta appoints new Prime Minister - The HinduBurkina Faso junta appoints new Prime Minister  The Hindu

CHAN CHAN 2024: Where to watch the opening match between Tanzania and Burkina Faso - Africa Top SportsCHAN CHAN 2024: Where to watch the opening match between Tanzania and Burkina Faso  Africa Top Sports

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

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

CHAN CHAN 2024: Hosts Tanzania Ready to Roar starting with Burkina Faso - Africa Top SportsCHAN CHAN 2024: Hosts Tanzania Ready to Roar starting with Burkina Faso  Africa Top Sports

Burkina Faso alleges influencer was murdered in Côte d'Ivoire - Le Monde.frBurkina Faso alleges influencer was murdered in Côte d'Ivoire  Le Monde.fr

WHERE to Watch the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) PAMOJA 2024! - cafonline.comWHERE to Watch the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) PAMOJA 2024!  cafonline.com

CHAN 2024: Tanzania, Burkina Faso braced for historic opener - Kawowo SportsCHAN 2024: Tanzania, Burkina Faso braced for historic opener  Kawowo Sports

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

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

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)

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

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

Suspected Jihadist Attack Kills 50 Soldiers in Northern Burkina Faso - Medafrica TimesSuspected Jihadist Attack Kills 50 Soldiers in Northern Burkina Faso  Medafrica Times

About 50 soldiers were killed in a militant attack on a base in Burkina Faso - ???????-???????About 50 soldiers were killed in a militant attack on a base in Burkina Faso  ???????-???????

Burkina Faso Soldiers Killed by JNIM Islamists (Al-Qaeda affiliated) - Modern Tokyo TimesBurkina Faso Soldiers Killed by JNIM Islamists (Al-Qaeda affiliated)  Modern Tokyo Times

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

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

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

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

Burkina Faso Aims to Bridge Digital Divide, Embarks on AI Localization Journey with UNDP - TechAfrica NewsBurkina Faso Aims to Bridge Digital Divide, Embarks on AI Localization Journey with UNDP  TechAfrica News

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

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)

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

Project 21 Briefing Note| Burkina Faso, Mali, Western Niger: Forced Displacement and Movement Restrictions in the Central Sahel (May 2025) - ReliefWebProject 21 Briefing Note| Burkina Faso, Mali, Western Niger: Forced Displacement and Movement Restrictions in the Central Sahel (May 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

Burkina Faso bans foreign NGOs, suspends associations - TRT GlobalBurkina Faso bans foreign NGOs, suspends associations  TRT Global

Burkinabe demand truth over influencer’s death in Ivory Coast jail | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahBurkinabe demand truth over influencer’s death in Ivory Coast jail | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Burkina Faso Demands Answers Over Influencer’s Death in Ivorian Custody - Medafrica TimesBurkina Faso Demands Answers Over Influencer’s Death in Ivorian Custody  Medafrica Times

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

Hope rises as Taifa Stars line up strong squad against Burkina Faso - thecitizen.co.tzHope rises as Taifa Stars line up strong squad against Burkina Faso  thecitizen.co.tz

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

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

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

CHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Burkina Faso: Hosts Kick Off CHAN 2024 Against Fearless Stallions - Sports247 NigeriaCHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Burkina Faso: Hosts Kick Off CHAN 2024 Against Fearless Stallions  Sports247 Nigeria

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

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

Burkina Faso junta tightens grip on sovereignty as it dissolves electoral body - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso junta tightens grip on sovereignty as it dissolves electoral body  Business Insider Africa

Improving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal - afdb.orgImproving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal  afdb.org

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

Fact Check: No evidence Macron praised Ibrahim Traore as a 'great person' - ReutersFact Check: No evidence Macron praised Ibrahim Traore as a 'great person'  Reuters

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

Africa News Live Updates: From inflation in South Africa to coup fears in Burkina Faso, a hard day for the continent - FirstpostAfrica News Live Updates: From inflation in South Africa to coup fears in Burkina Faso, a hard day for the continent  Firstpost

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