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Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of 274,223 km 2 (105,878 sq mi), [5] 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.
Feb 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)...
6 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 government. The capital is Ouagadougou, located in the center of the country.
Jun 14, 2023 · Burkina Faso is a West African country located in the Northern Hemisphere region of the Earth. As it straddles the Prime Meridian, it has territories on both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. It borders six countries.
Jan 25, 2022 · Armed groups took advantage of a weak security presence in Burkina Faso's exposed borderlands to mount more attacks and entrench their presence. Critical stage for fight against jihadis in West...
May 11, 2024 · But in the decade-long fight against the insurgents, Burkina Faso’s military has waged a brutal war of its own. It has been accused by survivors and human rights groups of repeatedly...
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 decades. In 1987 Blaise COMPAORE deposed the president, established a government, and ruled for 27 years.
Dec 28, 2021 · 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.
Jun 3, 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.
Jan 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...
