Burkina Faso - Wikipedia
Burkina Faso is an ethnically integrated, secular state where most people are concentrated in the south and centre, where their density sometimes exceeds 48 inhabitants per square kilometre (120/sq mi). Hundreds of thousands of Burkinabè migrate regularly to Ivory Coast and Ghana, mainly for seasonal agricultural work.
Burkina Faso | Coup, Map, Capital, Flag, Government, & History
Jan 15, 2025 · Burkina Faso, landlocked country in western Africa. The country occupies an extensive plateau, and its geography is characterized by a savanna that is grassy in the north and gradually gives way to sparse forests in the south. A former French colony, it gained independence as Upper Volta in 1960.
History of Burkina Faso | Events, People, Dates, & Facts | Britannica
Aug 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 …
Burkina Faso - The World Factbook
Jan 15, 2025 · The country achieved independence from France in 1960 and changed its name to Burkina Faso in 1984. Repeated military coups were common in the country’s first few …
Burkina Faso country profile - BBC News
Feb 26, 2024 · Provides an overview of Burkina Faso, including key dates and facts about this West African nation.
Massacre in Burkina Faso left 600 dead, double previous …
Oct 4, 2024 · 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 that...
Burkina Faso | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Dec 15, 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 Factsheet - The World Factbook
Jan 15, 2025 · Burkina Faso achieved independence from France in 1960. Repeated military coups have been the norm for much of the country's history. Terrorism, recurring drought, food …
Burkina Faso - The World Factbook
Dec 19, 2023 · Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) achieved independence from France in 1960. Repeated military coups have been the norm for much of the country's history.
Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know
Oct 5, 2022 · Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been caught up in an escalating wave of violence attributed to rebel fighters allied to both al-Qaeda and the ISIL (ISIS) group, killing thousands of people and...