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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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

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

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

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

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

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 ta dakatar da ayyukan kungiyoyin ketare - dw.comBurkina Faso ta dakatar da ayyukan kungiyoyin ketare  dw.com

Aid Cuts Put Vulnerable Children at Further Risk in Burkina Faso - unicef usaAid Cuts Put Vulnerable Children at Further Risk in Burkina Faso  unicef usa

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

AI-Generated Video Falsely Claims to Show Burkina Faso Leader Ibrahim Traoré Criticizing Western Countries - srilanka.factcrescendo.comAI-Generated Video Falsely Claims to Show Burkina Faso Leader Ibrahim Traoré Criticizing Western Countries  srilanka.factcrescendo.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Forging a new Pan-African path: Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, and the Land of the Upright People - Peoples DispatchForging a new Pan-African path: Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, and the Land of the Upright People  Peoples Dispatch

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

Uganda Unites With Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic Of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Zimbabwe, And Other Nations As US Cracks Down On Birth Tourism Misuse - Travel And Tour WorldUganda Unites With Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic Of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Zimbabwe, And Other Nations As US Cracks Down On Birth Tourism Misuse  Travel And Tour World

Burkina Faso Bans, Suspends Foreign NGOs, Associations - Barron'sBurkina Faso Bans, Suspends Foreign NGOs, Associations  Barron's

Burkina Faso Says It Has Earned $18 Billion From Gold Since Traoré Took Power - Garowe OnlineBurkina Faso Says It Has Earned $18 Billion From Gold Since Traoré Took Power  Garowe Online

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Claims Wave Of Attacks Against Military Forces In Burkina Faso And Mali - MEMRIAl-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Claims Wave Of Attacks Against Military Forces In Burkina Faso And Mali  MEMRI

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

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

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

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

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

Burkina Faso aim high as 2024 CHAN preparations kick off - cafonline.comBurkina Faso aim high as 2024 CHAN preparations kick off  cafonline.com

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

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: 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

Burkinabès caught between misery and hope under Traoré - The Africa Report.comBurkinabès caught between misery and hope under Traoré  The Africa Report.com

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

Bill Gates commends Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger healthcare, calls on Nigeria to step up - The Africa Report.comBill Gates commends Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger healthcare, calls on Nigeria to step up  The Africa Report.com

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

West Africans Lured To Burkina Faso Gold Mines In Human Trafficking Scam - Eurasia ReviewWest Africans Lured To Burkina Faso Gold Mines In Human Trafficking Scam  Eurasia Review

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

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

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

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

From Burkina Faso to Canada: An international perspective on life at Dalhousie Engineering - Dalhousie UniversityFrom Burkina Faso to Canada: An international perspective on life at Dalhousie Engineering  Dalhousie University

Burkina Faso bans foreign NGOs, associations - MSNBurkina Faso bans foreign NGOs, associations  MSN

Burkina Faso Forging Stronger Partnership with Russia - IDN-InDepthNewsBurkina Faso Forging Stronger Partnership with Russia  IDN-InDepthNews

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, Mali and Western Niger - Humanitarian Snapshot (As of 10 June 2025) - ReliefWebBurkina Faso, Mali and Western Niger - Humanitarian Snapshot (As of 10 June 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

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: 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 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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Ibrahim Traoré: Inside the digital cult glorifying Burkina Faso’s military leader - The Africa Report.comIbrahim Traoré: Inside the digital cult glorifying Burkina Faso’s military leader  The Africa Report.com

Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast's rocky relationship - BBCBurkina Faso and Ivory Coast's rocky relationship  BBC

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

New West African flight route set to boost trade between Ghana, Burkina Faso - Business Insider AfricaNew West African flight route set to boost trade between Ghana, Burkina Faso  Business Insider Africa

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

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 to increase state control over foreign-owned mines, says PM - Mining TechnologyBurkina Faso to increase state control over foreign-owned mines, says PM  Mining Technology

Burkina Faso to nationalise more industrial mines, PM says - ReutersBurkina Faso to nationalise more industrial mines, PM says  Reuters

Burkina Faso gov't to build 800 telecom towers to plug coverage gaps - Data Center DynamicsBurkina Faso gov't to build 800 telecom towers to plug coverage gaps  Data Center Dynamics

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

Fake message to President of Burkina Faso attributed to Pope - Vatican NewsFake message to President of Burkina Faso attributed to Pope  Vatican News

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

AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - The JNIM group intensifies attacks in several towns in the Country - Agenzia FidesAFRICA/BURKINA FASO - The JNIM group intensifies attacks in several towns in the Country  Agenzia Fides

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

Thousands of people rally in support of Burkina Faso's transitional president - africanews.comThousands of people rally in support of Burkina Faso's transitional president  africanews.com

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

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

Unlocking finance to help gold miners #MakeMercuryHistory in Burkina Faso - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeUnlocking finance to help gold miners #MakeMercuryHistory in Burkina Faso  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

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

Jihadist attack in Burkina Faso; kayak activist targets Scottish salmon farms (31/5/2025) - The Observers - France 24Jihadist attack in Burkina Faso; kayak activist targets Scottish salmon farms (31/5/2025) - The Observers  France 24

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

Former NORCAP Expert new Head of Burkina Faso National Met Agency - nrc.noFormer NORCAP Expert new Head of Burkina Faso National Met Agency  nrc.no

Al Qaeda affiliate says 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack - ReutersAl Qaeda affiliate says 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack  Reuters