Burkina Faso - Wikipedia
WEBBurkina Faso, [a] officially the People's Republic of Burkina Faso, [14] is a landlocked country in West Africa, [6] bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest.
Burkina Faso | Coup, Map, Capital, Flag, Government, & History
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Geographical and historical treatment of Burkina Faso (originally Upper Volta), a landlocked country in western Africa, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The capital is Ouagadougou, located in …
Massacre in Burkina Faso left 600 dead, double previous …
WEB22 hours ago · CNN — Up to 600 people were shot dead in a matter of hours by al Qaeda-linked militants in an August attack on a town in Burkina Faso, according to a French government security assessment...
Burkina Faso country profile - BBC News
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · BURKINA FASO: FACTS. Capital: Ouagadougou. Area: 274,200 sq km. Population: 23.6 million. Languages: French, Mossi, Bissa, Dyula, Fula. Life expectancy: 61 years (men) 62 years (women)...
Burkina Faso - The World Factbook
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Burkina Faso has a young age structure – the result of declining mortality combined with steady high fertility – and continues to experience rapid population growth, which is putting increasing pressure on the country’s limited arable land.
History of Burkina Faso | Events, People, Dates, & Facts
WEBAug 4, 1983 · history of Burkina Faso, survey of the important events and people in the history of Burkina Faso. A landlocked country in western Africa, Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960 and was originally known as Upper Volta before adopting its current name in 1984.
Burkina Faso | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Stay on top of Burkina Faso latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Burkina Faso Coup Military Seizes Power in Burkina Faso - The …
WEBJan 24, 2022 · OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — The military announced Monday that it had seized power in Burkina Faso, suspending the Constitution and ousting the country’s democratically elected president hours...
Burkina Faso Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBMar 27, 2024 · Burkina Faso is a low-income Sahelian country with limited natural resources. Its economy is based on agriculture and mining, particularly gold. More than 40% of the population lives below the national poverty line.
Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West …
WEBJan 27, 2022 · Following the military takeover in Burkina Faso, regional analyst Paul Melly considers why West Africa is seeing a new wave of coups after democracy had seemingly become entrenched in the...