Burkina Faso [a] is a landlocked country in West Africa, [6] bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast …

4 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 …

3 days ago · Burkina Faso authorities have not commented on the latest attacks. Advertisement . A notable attack occurred in the Burkina town of Sole, where JNIM fighters raided the army …

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger created their own security partnership, known as the Alliance of Sahel States, in 2023.. Following a September 2022 coup, Capt. Ibrahim Traore was named …

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

Mar 11, 2025 · 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.

Aug 4, 1983 · A landlocked country in western Africa, Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960 and was originally known as Upper Volta before adopting its current name in …

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5 days ago · At least 130 civilians were killed by Burkina Faso government forces and allied militia in March near the western town of Solenzo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says in a new …

Apr 28, 2025 · Burkina Faso, along with its neighbors Niger and Mali, has for over a decade battled an insurgency fought by jihadi groups, including some allied with al-Qaida and the …