Burkina Faso (i/bərˈkiːnəˌfɑːsoʊ/bər-KEE-nəFAH-soh; French:[buʁkina faso]) is a landlocked country in West Africa around 274,200 square kilometres (105,900sqmi) in size. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north; Niger to the east; Benin to the southeast; Togo and Ghana to the south; and Ivory Coast to the southwest. Its capital is Ouagadougou. As of 2014, its population was estimated at just over 17.3million.
Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta, the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4August 1984 by then-President Thomas Sankara. Residents of Burkina Faso are known as Burkinabé (/bərˈkiːnəbeɪ/bər-KEE-nə-bay). French is an official language of government and business.
Before the conquest of what is now Burkina Faso by the French and other colonial powers during the late 19thcentury the country was ruled by various ethnic groups including the Mossi kingdoms. After gaining independence from France in 1960, the country underwent many governmental changes. Blaise Compaoré was the most recent president and ruled the country from 1987 until he was ousted from power by the popular youth upheaval of 31October 2014. This resulted in a semi-presidential republic which lasted from October2014 to September2015. On 17September 2015 the provisional government was in turn toppled by an apparent military coup d'état carried out by the Regiment of Presidential Security. On 24September 2015, after pressure from the African Union, ECOWAS, and the armed forces, the military junta agreed to step down, and Michel Kafando was reinstated as Acting President.
Panic in Burkina Faso as Ibrahim Traore begins 2025 with a COUP Attempt on his life!
Why is Paris burning with jealousy as a 35-year-old African leader becomes a global icon? This is what happens when an uncompromising leader confronts a colonial power. You won't believe it, though. France made an incredible 18 unsuccessful attempts to remove President Ibrahim Traoré.
The world is trembling as Burkina Faso, under the leadership of its bold young president, has ventured to question centuries of French domination. However, how could Traoré save both his life and his position? Let's investigate. At the age of 35, Ibrahim Traoré became Africa's youngest leader in October 2022. His ascent was characterized by a wave of popular support rather than riches or political influence. As a military captain, Traoré was able to relate to his people's hardships because he had experience...
published: 01 Jan 2025
Is Ghana Considering Breaking Away From ECOWAS To Partner With Burkina Faso In AES?
Naledi Mfoloe reports on Ghana considering a bold move to break away from ECOWAS and form part of the new alliance with Burkina Faso in the African Economic Space (AES)
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published: 31 Dec 2024
Burkina Faso Prime Minister Sacked And Government Dissolved
Burkina Faso's ruling military leader has dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree obtained by AFP on Friday
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published: 07 Dec 2024
L'intégralité du Message à la Nation du Président du Faso, à l'occasion du Nouvel An.
L'intégralité du Message à la Nation du Président du Faso, à l'occasion de la célébration du Nouvel An.
published: 31 Dec 2024
Burkina Faso launches $12 million tomato factory
The amount was raised in less than two years thanks to contributions from the local population, rather than external financing.
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Sport/ CHAN 2025 de football : le Burkina Faso élimine la Côte d'Ivoire
Sport/ CHAN 2025 de football : le Burkina Faso élimine la Côte d'Ivoire
published: 28 Dec 2024
Burkina Faso's leader has been ousted in a coup...after taking power in a coup. #dailyshow #comedy
published: 04 Oct 2022
Another Coup In Burkina Faso? | Firstpost Africa
Another Coup In Burkina Faso? | Firstpost Africa
Burkina Faso's military government says it has foiled a fresh coup attempt led by a formal army official. The junta says several people have been arrested in connection with the plot trying to destabilise the country. The junta has blamed a former high-ranking military official Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba for leading the plot. Damiba took charge as Burkina Faso's interim president after ousting a democratically-elected leader in a coup in 2022. But in less than a year, he was himself overthrown in another coup which was led by the current military chief Ibrahim Traore. Traore has faced coup attempts in the past and has survived assassination attempts. Will there be another coup in Burkina Faso? Watch for more.
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Le Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré visite un champ d'ananas
Le Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré, Président du Faso, a visité un champ expérimental d'ananas au Camp Naaba-Koom 2.
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published: 23 Dec 2024
Burkina Faso Unveils Its First Gold Bars After Taking Control of Mines and Building a Factory
Naledi Mfoloe reports on Burkino Faso, after taking possession of their Gold mines and built factory for Gold production, the authorities receives and reveals the country’s first gold bars.
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Why is Paris burning with jealousy as a 35-year-old African leader becomes a global icon? This is what happens when an uncompromising leader confronts a colonia...
Why is Paris burning with jealousy as a 35-year-old African leader becomes a global icon? This is what happens when an uncompromising leader confronts a colonial power. You won't believe it, though. France made an incredible 18 unsuccessful attempts to remove President Ibrahim Traoré.
The world is trembling as Burkina Faso, under the leadership of its bold young president, has ventured to question centuries of French domination. However, how could Traoré save both his life and his position? Let's investigate. At the age of 35, Ibrahim Traoré became Africa's youngest leader in October 2022. His ascent was characterized by a wave of popular support rather than riches or political influence. As a military captain, Traoré was able to relate to his people's hardships because he had experienced them himself.
His rise coincided with a severe crisis. Poverty was oppressive, insurgency was widespread, and people no longer trusted their government. Traoré's ascent was remarkable not only because of his age but also because of his unwavering resolve to take on Burkina Faso's problems head-on. In contrast to his predecessors, Traoré didn't make hollow pledges. Rather, he presented a vision of Burkina Faso that was capable of independence and sovereignty.
A lot of things need to be done. There are obstacles in your path. Keep your age out of your mind. You must aim high, even when your ambition may not be as lofty as you think. Traoré, however, didn't stop there. He started tearing down the exploitation structures that had put his nation under the shadow of its previous colonizer, France, as soon as he gained office. His frequently unrefined and unvarnished speeches,
struck a profound chord with the populace due to their genuineness.
Traoré was one of them, not merely a leader. A man who knew what it was like to watch his country's riches go to others while his own people struggled. We realized what it was about after the final troops departed Burkina Faso. The impacts came right after. She had overlooked the fact, however, that the people of Burkina Faso had embraced the same course as the rest of the globe after comprehending our message. We reorganized ourselves abruptly and swiftly. In Burkina Faso, we observed that all latent terrorist cells awoke.
We restructured the army as fast as we could, at a rate never seen before. We established a number of units and outfitted them, even though there would be more in the future. And this arming is still going on today because our army needs to become a formidable force in the days and months ahead of what you see approaching Burkina Faso. But not everyone embraced his ascent. France swiftly became enraged at Traoré's audacious acts.
a country that had long benefited from the wealth of Burkina Faso. However, what specifically made Traoré such a danger to Paris? Looking under the surface is necessary to comprehend France's hostility toward Traoré. literally. One of Africa's biggest producers of gold, Burkina Faso, sent a major portion of its wealth to France for many years.
French corporations dominated the gold mines through unfair trade agreements and business dealings, taking huge profits while leaving little for the Burkina Faso people. This young worker is employed in a Burkina Faso gold mine. Burkina Faso is among the world's poorest countries. France prints colonial coinage for gold-rich Burkina Faso. Rather, it asserts that 50% of all that ends up in the French treasury's coffers.
Why is Paris burning with jealousy as a 35-year-old African leader becomes a global icon? This is what happens when an uncompromising leader confronts a colonial power. You won't believe it, though. France made an incredible 18 unsuccessful attempts to remove President Ibrahim Traoré.
The world is trembling as Burkina Faso, under the leadership of its bold young president, has ventured to question centuries of French domination. However, how could Traoré save both his life and his position? Let's investigate. At the age of 35, Ibrahim Traoré became Africa's youngest leader in October 2022. His ascent was characterized by a wave of popular support rather than riches or political influence. As a military captain, Traoré was able to relate to his people's hardships because he had experienced them himself.
His rise coincided with a severe crisis. Poverty was oppressive, insurgency was widespread, and people no longer trusted their government. Traoré's ascent was remarkable not only because of his age but also because of his unwavering resolve to take on Burkina Faso's problems head-on. In contrast to his predecessors, Traoré didn't make hollow pledges. Rather, he presented a vision of Burkina Faso that was capable of independence and sovereignty.
A lot of things need to be done. There are obstacles in your path. Keep your age out of your mind. You must aim high, even when your ambition may not be as lofty as you think. Traoré, however, didn't stop there. He started tearing down the exploitation structures that had put his nation under the shadow of its previous colonizer, France, as soon as he gained office. His frequently unrefined and unvarnished speeches,
struck a profound chord with the populace due to their genuineness.
Traoré was one of them, not merely a leader. A man who knew what it was like to watch his country's riches go to others while his own people struggled. We realized what it was about after the final troops departed Burkina Faso. The impacts came right after. She had overlooked the fact, however, that the people of Burkina Faso had embraced the same course as the rest of the globe after comprehending our message. We reorganized ourselves abruptly and swiftly. In Burkina Faso, we observed that all latent terrorist cells awoke.
We restructured the army as fast as we could, at a rate never seen before. We established a number of units and outfitted them, even though there would be more in the future. And this arming is still going on today because our army needs to become a formidable force in the days and months ahead of what you see approaching Burkina Faso. But not everyone embraced his ascent. France swiftly became enraged at Traoré's audacious acts.
a country that had long benefited from the wealth of Burkina Faso. However, what specifically made Traoré such a danger to Paris? Looking under the surface is necessary to comprehend France's hostility toward Traoré. literally. One of Africa's biggest producers of gold, Burkina Faso, sent a major portion of its wealth to France for many years.
French corporations dominated the gold mines through unfair trade agreements and business dealings, taking huge profits while leaving little for the Burkina Faso people. This young worker is employed in a Burkina Faso gold mine. Burkina Faso is among the world's poorest countries. France prints colonial coinage for gold-rich Burkina Faso. Rather, it asserts that 50% of all that ends up in the French treasury's coffers.
Naledi Mfoloe reports on Ghana considering a bold move to break away from ECOWAS and form part of the new alliance with Burkina Faso in the African Economic Spa...
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Burkina Faso's ruling military leader has dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree obtained by AF...
Burkina Faso's ruling military leader has dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree obtained by AFP on Friday
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Another Coup In Burkina Faso? | Firstpost Africa
Burkina Faso's military government says it has foiled a fresh coup attempt led by a formal army official. The ...
Another Coup In Burkina Faso? | Firstpost Africa
Burkina Faso's military government says it has foiled a fresh coup attempt led by a formal army official. The junta says several people have been arrested in connection with the plot trying to destabilise the country. The junta has blamed a former high-ranking military official Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba for leading the plot. Damiba took charge as Burkina Faso's interim president after ousting a democratically-elected leader in a coup in 2022. But in less than a year, he was himself overthrown in another coup which was led by the current military chief Ibrahim Traore. Traore has faced coup attempts in the past and has survived assassination attempts. Will there be another coup in Burkina Faso? Watch for more.
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Another Coup In Burkina Faso? | Firstpost Africa
Burkina Faso's military government says it has foiled a fresh coup attempt led by a formal army official. The junta says several people have been arrested in connection with the plot trying to destabilise the country. The junta has blamed a former high-ranking military official Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba for leading the plot. Damiba took charge as Burkina Faso's interim president after ousting a democratically-elected leader in a coup in 2022. But in less than a year, he was himself overthrown in another coup which was led by the current military chief Ibrahim Traore. Traore has faced coup attempts in the past and has survived assassination attempts. Will there be another coup in Burkina Faso? Watch for more.
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Naledi Mfoloe reports on Burkino Faso, after taking possession of their Gold mines and built factory for Gold production, the authorities receives and reveals the country’s first gold bars.
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Why is Paris burning with jealousy as a 35-year-old African leader becomes a global icon? This is what happens when an uncompromising leader confronts a colonial power. You won't believe it, though. France made an incredible 18 unsuccessful attempts to remove President Ibrahim Traoré.
The world is trembling as Burkina Faso, under the leadership of its bold young president, has ventured to question centuries of French domination. However, how could Traoré save both his life and his position? Let's investigate. At the age of 35, Ibrahim Traoré became Africa's youngest leader in October 2022. His ascent was characterized by a wave of popular support rather than riches or political influence. As a military captain, Traoré was able to relate to his people's hardships because he had experienced them himself.
His rise coincided with a severe crisis. Poverty was oppressive, insurgency was widespread, and people no longer trusted their government. Traoré's ascent was remarkable not only because of his age but also because of his unwavering resolve to take on Burkina Faso's problems head-on. In contrast to his predecessors, Traoré didn't make hollow pledges. Rather, he presented a vision of Burkina Faso that was capable of independence and sovereignty.
A lot of things need to be done. There are obstacles in your path. Keep your age out of your mind. You must aim high, even when your ambition may not be as lofty as you think. Traoré, however, didn't stop there. He started tearing down the exploitation structures that had put his nation under the shadow of its previous colonizer, France, as soon as he gained office. His frequently unrefined and unvarnished speeches,
struck a profound chord with the populace due to their genuineness.
Traoré was one of them, not merely a leader. A man who knew what it was like to watch his country's riches go to others while his own people struggled. We realized what it was about after the final troops departed Burkina Faso. The impacts came right after. She had overlooked the fact, however, that the people of Burkina Faso had embraced the same course as the rest of the globe after comprehending our message. We reorganized ourselves abruptly and swiftly. In Burkina Faso, we observed that all latent terrorist cells awoke.
We restructured the army as fast as we could, at a rate never seen before. We established a number of units and outfitted them, even though there would be more in the future. And this arming is still going on today because our army needs to become a formidable force in the days and months ahead of what you see approaching Burkina Faso. But not everyone embraced his ascent. France swiftly became enraged at Traoré's audacious acts.
a country that had long benefited from the wealth of Burkina Faso. However, what specifically made Traoré such a danger to Paris? Looking under the surface is necessary to comprehend France's hostility toward Traoré. literally. One of Africa's biggest producers of gold, Burkina Faso, sent a major portion of its wealth to France for many years.
French corporations dominated the gold mines through unfair trade agreements and business dealings, taking huge profits while leaving little for the Burkina Faso people. This young worker is employed in a Burkina Faso gold mine. Burkina Faso is among the world's poorest countries. France prints colonial coinage for gold-rich Burkina Faso. Rather, it asserts that 50% of all that ends up in the French treasury's coffers.
Naledi Mfoloe reports on Ghana considering a bold move to break away from ECOWAS and form part of the new alliance with Burkina Faso in the African Economic Space (AES)
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Burkina Faso's ruling military leader has dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree obtained by AFP on Friday
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Another Coup In Burkina Faso? | Firstpost Africa
Burkina Faso's military government says it has foiled a fresh coup attempt led by a formal army official. The junta says several people have been arrested in connection with the plot trying to destabilise the country. The junta has blamed a former high-ranking military official Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba for leading the plot. Damiba took charge as Burkina Faso's interim president after ousting a democratically-elected leader in a coup in 2022. But in less than a year, he was himself overthrown in another coup which was led by the current military chief Ibrahim Traore. Traore has faced coup attempts in the past and has survived assassination attempts. Will there be another coup in Burkina Faso? Watch for more.
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Burkina Faso (i/bərˈkiːnəˌfɑːsoʊ/bər-KEE-nəFAH-soh; French:[buʁkina faso]) is a landlocked country in West Africa around 274,200 square kilometres (105,900sqmi) in size. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north; Niger to the east; Benin to the southeast; Togo and Ghana to the south; and Ivory Coast to the southwest. Its capital is Ouagadougou. As of 2014, its population was estimated at just over 17.3million.
Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta, the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4August 1984 by then-President Thomas Sankara. Residents of Burkina Faso are known as Burkinabé (/bərˈkiːnəbeɪ/bər-KEE-nə-bay). French is an official language of government and business.
Before the conquest of what is now Burkina Faso by the French and other colonial powers during the late 19thcentury the country was ruled by various ethnic groups including the Mossi kingdoms. After gaining independence from France in 1960, the country underwent many governmental changes. Blaise Compaoré was the most recent president and ruled the country from 1987 until he was ousted from power by the popular youth upheaval of 31October 2014. This resulted in a semi-presidential republic which lasted from October2014 to September2015. On 17September 2015 the provisional government was in turn toppled by an apparent military coup d'état carried out by the Regiment of Presidential Security. On 24September 2015, after pressure from the African Union, ECOWAS, and the armed forces, the military junta agreed to step down, and Michel Kafando was reinstated as Acting President.