On 28 January, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger jointly announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). They are expected to leave by January 2025. By closing the ...

Burkina Faso recorded more than$6 billion worth of goldthrough official channels in the first half of 2026 after producing and procuring over55 tonnes of gold. The military-led government says its ...

The Economic Update highlights recent economic trends in the country and analyzes the short- and medium-term economic outlook. The CEM analyzes the country's economic developments over the past ...

According to Apollinaire Joachimson Kyelem de Tambela, Burkina Faso is a country of strategic importance MOSCOW, October 8. /TASS/. Burkina Faso provides new opportunities for the development of ...

Located in Africa's Sahel region, Burkina Faso is currently grappling with one of the world’s fastest growing displacement crises. Notably, it holds the fourth position on the IRC's 2024 Watchlist, an ...

Burkina Faso has recorded more than $6 billion worth of gold through official channels in the first half of 2026, as the ...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger coup leaders were under mounting pressure from ECOWAS to establish democratic governance. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s juntas have declared their withdrawal from the ...

Discover how Burkina Faso is overcoming challenges through innovation, culture, and sustainable tourism to build a stronger ...

This report presents the 2026 Economic Update for Burkina Faso and examines recent economic performance, poverty trends, and ...

The World Bank approved today a new project in Burkina Faso to expand economic opportunities for vulnerable populations, foster social cohesion, and strengthen the country’s social protection system.

It was a gamble for Ibrahim Traoré — a display both risky and stage-managed. On 28 September, to mark the third anniversary of his 2022 coup, Burkina Faso’s head of state fielded questions from 10 ...