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 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

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)

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

Rating: Bloomfield Investment maintains Fidelis Finance Burkina Faso's long and short term ratings unchanged - Financial AfrikRating: Bloomfield Investment maintains Fidelis Finance Burkina Faso's long and short term ratings unchanged  Financial Afrik

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

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

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

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 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

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

No evidence that Burkina Faso president Ibrahim Traoré has declared country tax free - Africa CheckNo evidence that Burkina Faso president Ibrahim Traoré has declared country tax free  Africa Check

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who Is Ibrahim Traoré? The Coup Leader Who’s Become an Anti-Western Hero in Africa and Beyond - WSJWho Is Ibrahim Traoré? The Coup Leader Who’s Become an Anti-Western Hero in Africa and Beyond  WSJ

Burkina Faso: CAF approves the Stade du 4 Août for use after renovation - Pan-Africa FootballBurkina Faso: CAF approves the Stade du 4 Août for use after renovation  Pan-Africa Football

Gold sector: Burkina Faso strengthens its position with the start of production at the Kiaka mine - Financial AfrikGold sector: Burkina Faso strengthens its position with the start of production at the Kiaka mine  Financial Afrik

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Young Revolutionary Leader: Ibrahim Traoré and the New Face of Burkina Faso - VocalThe Young Revolutionary Leader: Ibrahim Traoré and the New Face of Burkina Faso  Vocal

Tanzania to Face Burkina Faso in CHAN Opener - News Central TVTanzania to Face Burkina Faso in CHAN Opener  News Central TV

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

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

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

Footage showing Burkina Faso leader is likely deepfake - Full FactFootage showing Burkina Faso leader is likely deepfake  Full Fact

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

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

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

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

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

Spotlight Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Inside the Trump administration's Sahelian diplomacy - Africa IntelligenceSpotlight Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Inside the Trump administration's Sahelian diplomacy  Africa Intelligence

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

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 – 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 mine delivers first gold pour as Australian firm hits milestone - Business Insider AfricaBurkina Faso mine delivers first gold pour as Australian firm hits milestone  Business Insider Africa

Burkina Faso: Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Burkina Faso - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Burkina Faso: Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Burkina Faso  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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

Jihadist attacks in northern Burkina Faso leave dozens dead - RFIJihadist attacks in northern Burkina Faso leave dozens dead  RFI

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

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

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

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

After dissolving government, leader of Burkina Faso junta names new PM - VOA - Voice of America English NewsAfter dissolving government, leader of Burkina Faso junta names new PM  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

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

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

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

Alliance of Sahel States puts on show of unity through inaugural games - africanews.comAlliance of Sahel States puts on show of unity through inaugural games  africanews.com

Al-Qaeda Affiliate Group For The Support Of Islam And Muslims (GSIM) Kills More Than A Dozen Soldiers In Attacks On Burkinabe And Malian Armies; Photos Show Looted Weapons, Vehicles, And Ammunition - MEMRIAl-Qaeda Affiliate Group For The Support Of Islam And Muslims (GSIM) Kills More Than A Dozen Soldiers In Attacks On Burkinabe And Malian Armies; Photos Show Looted Weapons, Vehicles, And Ammunition  MEMRI

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 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

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

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

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

Hearts target another goalscoring winger transfer with Burkina Faso's Pierre Landry Kabore - Edinburgh NewsHearts target another goalscoring winger transfer with Burkina Faso's Pierre Landry Kabore  Edinburgh News

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

African Rights Commission: Press Burkina Faso on Rights - Human Rights WatchAfrican Rights Commission: Press Burkina Faso on Rights  Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsBurkina Faso  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Burkina Faso’s military leaders turn to ‘Africa’s Che Guevara’ to rally struggling country - AP NewsBurkina Faso’s military leaders turn to ‘Africa’s Che Guevara’ to rally struggling country  AP News

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

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

Burkina Faso - GretBurkina Faso  Gret

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

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

Burkina Faso - General DebateBurkina Faso  General Debate

Burkina Faso sees restart of gold mines boosting output in 2025 - Mining.comBurkina Faso sees restart of gold mines boosting output in 2025  Mining.com

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

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

Perenti Wins A$1.1B Gold Mining Contract in Burkina Faso - Energy Capital & PowerPerenti Wins A$1.1B Gold Mining Contract in Burkina Faso  Energy Capital & Power

Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty  Human Rights Watch

Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail - The ConversationWhy Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail  The Conversation

Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians  Human Rights Watch

ETC Sahel | Protection Crisis (May 2025) - Burkina Faso - ReliefWebETC Sahel | Protection Crisis (May 2025) - Burkina Faso  ReliefWeb

How social media scams lure West Africans into Burkina Faso’s gold mines - The Africa Report.comHow social media scams lure West Africans into Burkina Faso’s gold mines  The Africa Report.com

Benin attack: Army suffers heavy losses in Niger - Burkina Faso border raid - BBCBenin attack: Army suffers heavy losses in Niger - Burkina Faso border raid  BBC

Burkina Faso's military leader focuses on economic autonomy - africanews.comBurkina Faso's military leader focuses on economic autonomy  africanews.com

Children and armed conflict in Burkina Faso - Report of the Secretary-General (S/2025/101) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - ReliefWebChildren and armed conflict in Burkina Faso - Report of the Secretary-General (S/2025/101) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]  ReliefWeb