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: Aid Workers Detained Amid Humanitarian Crisis - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso: Aid Workers Detained Amid Humanitarian Crisis  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso pastor pleads: ‘Pray for our enemies’ · Serving Persecuted Christians Worldwide - Open Doors USBurkina Faso pastor pleads: ‘Pray for our enemies’ · Serving Persecuted Christians Worldwide  Open Doors US

Burkina authorises doctors to work in private clinics - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineBurkina authorises doctors to work in private clinics  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Burkina Faso’s Move Towards Strategic Autonomy Under Ibrahim Traoré’s Leadership - Modern DiplomacyBurkina Faso’s Move Towards Strategic Autonomy Under Ibrahim Traoré’s Leadership  Modern Diplomacy

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas - BBCBurkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas  BBC

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

Burkina Faso Detains Aid Workers As Humanitarian Crisis Deepens - allAfrica.comBurkina Faso Detains Aid Workers As Humanitarian Crisis Deepens  allAfrica.com

Burkina Faso is a place of dignity, not expulsion: foreign minister snubs Trump’s deportation deal - Peoples DispatchBurkina Faso is a place of dignity, not expulsion: foreign minister snubs Trump’s deportation deal  Peoples Dispatch

Alarming resurgence of journalist arrests in Burkina Faso - Reporters sans frontièresAlarming resurgence of journalist arrests in Burkina Faso  Reporters sans frontières

Burkina Faso’s Digital Ministry Explores AI Solutions with Go AI Corporation - TechAfrica NewsBurkina Faso’s Digital Ministry Explores AI Solutions with Go AI Corporation  TechAfrica News

Burkina Faso seeks to learn from Belarus' expertise in agriculture - BelTA – NewsBurkina Faso seeks to learn from Belarus' expertise in agriculture  BelTA – News

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

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: US stop visa issuing as Ibrahim Traore government no gree take deportees - BBCBurkina Faso: US stop visa issuing as Ibrahim Traore government no gree take deportees  BBC

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

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

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

Burkina Faso yanse kwakira abantu birukanwe muri US mu gihe intwaro ya Trump yahagaritse gutanga visa - BBCBurkina Faso yanse kwakira abantu birukanwe muri US mu gihe intwaro ya Trump yahagaritse gutanga visa  BBC

Why Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso - London Evening StandardWhy Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso  London Evening Standard

Burkina Faso: BOAD unlocks $10.5 million to revive the new Donsin airport - Financial AfrikBurkina Faso: BOAD unlocks $10.5 million to revive the new Donsin airport  Financial Afrik

In Africa’s Sahel, conflict and climate change force millions from their homes - UN NewsIn Africa’s Sahel, conflict and climate change force millions from their homes  UN News

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

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

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

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

Hearts striker Pierre Landry Kabore scores hat-trick for Burkina Faso - BBCHearts striker Pierre Landry Kabore scores hat-trick for Burkina Faso  BBC

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

Steeve Yago criticizes Nigeria's qualification at Burkina Faso's expense - YahooSteeve Yago criticizes Nigeria's qualification at Burkina Faso's expense  Yahoo

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

Tunisia Pitches a 'Smart City' Tech Hub in Burkina Faso - We are TechTunisia Pitches a 'Smart City' Tech Hub in Burkina Faso  We are Tech

Burkina Faso rejects U.S. request to accept third-country deportees - DNE AfricaBurkina Faso rejects U.S. request to accept third-country deportees  DNE Africa

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

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

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

Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia: Stallions dominate but fail to break deadlock in first half - Foot AfricaBurkina Faso vs Ethiopia: Stallions dominate but fail to break deadlock in first half  Foot Africa

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

Burkina Faso passes law outlawing homosexual practices - Times of IndiaBurkina Faso passes law outlawing homosexual practices  Times of India

U.S. Embassy suspends visa services in Burkina Faso as it rejects American deportees - AnewZU.S. Embassy suspends visa services in Burkina Faso as it rejects American deportees  AnewZ

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

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

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

Integrated solar electrification and community empowerment in a burkina faso Village: A feasibility and design study - ScienceDirect.comIntegrated solar electrification and community empowerment in a burkina faso Village: A feasibility and design study  ScienceDirect.com

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

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

Captain Traoré demands answers after Burkina Faso lose World Cup playoff spot to Nigeria - GhanaWebCaptain Traoré demands answers after Burkina Faso lose World Cup playoff spot to Nigeria  GhanaWeb

GSIM Claims Attack in Burkina Faso, Killing 90 Soldiers - MEMRI | Middle East Media Research InstituteGSIM Claims Attack in Burkina Faso, Killing 90 Soldiers  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Probable lineups for Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Probable lineups for Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia  Foot Africa

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

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

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

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 vs Ethiopia: The Stallions' starting lineup with Stephane Aziz Ki - Foot AfricaBurkina Faso vs Ethiopia: The Stallions' starting lineup with Stephane Aziz Ki  Foot Africa

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

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

Severe maternal outcomes in 36 West African hospitals from Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger - BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthSevere maternal outcomes in 36 West African hospitals from Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger  BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

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

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

Ghana punch their ticket, Kabore inspires Burkina Faso - africanfootball.comGhana punch their ticket, Kabore inspires Burkina Faso  africanfootball.com

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

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 Rejects US Deportee Deal as Washington Suspends Visa Services Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown - Arise NewsBurkina Faso Rejects US Deportee Deal as Washington Suspends Visa Services Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown  Arise News

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

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

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Burkina Faso prepare for "all-out attack" against Ethiopia - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Burkina Faso prepare for "all-out attack" against Ethiopia  Foot Africa

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Date, time, channels and match history Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Date, time, channels and match history Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia  Foot Africa

Burkina Faso target fourth win in five meetings with Ethiopia - africanfootball.comBurkina Faso target fourth win in five meetings with Ethiopia  africanfootball.com

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 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

Why Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso - AOL.co.ukWhy Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso  AOL.co.uk

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 Outlines 12 Key Projects for a Digitally Transformed Nation - TechAfrica NewsBurkina Faso Outlines 12 Key Projects for a Digitally Transformed Nation  TechAfrica News

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

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

“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

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 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

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

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

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

Steeve Yago criticizes Nigeria's qualification at Burkina Faso's expense - Foot AfricaSteeve Yago criticizes Nigeria's qualification at Burkina Faso's expense  Foot Africa

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

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

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

Ethiopia a must-win game for Burkina Faso - supersport.comEthiopia a must-win game for Burkina Faso  supersport.com

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

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

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

Why Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso - MSNWhy Nigeria qualified for World Cup play-offs ahead of Burkina Faso  MSN

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

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger juntas in online bid to disrupt Ivory Coast poll - The Guardian Nigeria NewsBurkina Faso, Mali, Niger juntas in online bid to disrupt Ivory Coast poll  The Guardian Nigeria News

Analyst: West Africa A Potential ‘Powder Keg’ Due To Spreading Sahel Terrorism - Eurasia ReviewAnalyst: West Africa A Potential ‘Powder Keg’ Due To Spreading Sahel Terrorism  Eurasia Review

Preview: Burkina Faso vs. Ethiopia - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Burkina Faso vs. Ethiopia - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole