Burkina Faso[a] is a landlocked country in West Africa, [1] bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast …

5 days ago · 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 …

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4 days ago · Burkina Faso is a former French colony; the official language is French. With a population of nearly 17 million, it is one of the world’s least-developed countries, and its …

Burkina Faso: Conflict and Military Rule Burkina Faso has been under military rule since 2022, part of a wave of coups in the Sahel and West Africa. The military’s seizure of power put an …

2 days ago · Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta (1958–1984), the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4 August 1984 by erstwhile President Thomas Sankara. Its citizens are …

Jan 22, 2025 · Burkina Faso is a landlocked African country surrounded by Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana in the south, Cote d’Ivoire to the southwest, and Mali …

5 days ago · Burkina Faso leader vows AES alliance crackdown on armed groups in Sahel Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have launched joint battalion aiming to bolster sovereignty after …

Burkina Faso facts: official web sites of Burkina Faso, links and information on Burkina Faso's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, …

4 days ago · Burkina Faso in numbers: demographics, economy, energy, climate, currency, religions, languages, time zone and more data and comparisons with other countries.