Burkina Faso[a] is a landlocked country in West Africa. [1] It is 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 …

Apr 6, 2026 · 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 …

5 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 infrastructure for …

Jan 30, 2026 · 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.

Jan 20, 2026 · Burkina Faso is a landlocked nation in West Africa with a strong cultural identity and a long tradition of community resilience. Known historically for its role in regional trade and, more …

2 days ago · At least 38 civilians killed in Burkina Faso in wave of JNIM attacks Burkina Faso is facing another surge of violence as jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda intensify attacks on civilians.

4 days ago · Burkina Faso (UK: /bɜːrˌkiːnə ˈfæsoʊ/, US: /- ˈfɑːsoʊ/ (About this soundlisten); [9] French: [buʁkina faso]), officially the People's Republic of Burkina Faso, is a landlocked country in West Africa.

About our Burkina Faso News Latest news on Burkina Faso, covering Ouagadougou, security, politics, Ibrahim Traoré, Sahel region, economy, humanitarian situation, and West Africa. Burkina Faso is a …

Apr 2, 2026 · The conflict in Burkina Faso has been marked by near-total impunity for war crimes and crimes against humanity by all parties, leaving people across the country without justice for the …

Feb 26, 2024 · Provides an overview of Burkina Faso, including key dates and facts about this West African nation.