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

1 day 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 …

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4 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 …

12 hours ago · Mali and Burkina Faso will impose a travel ban on Americans in response to President Trump’s announcement this month that citizens of the two West African countries would be barred …

3 days ago · Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta (1958–1984), the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4 August 1984 by erstwhile President Thomas Sankara. Its citizens are known as …

Jan 22, 2025 · Burkina Faso is a landlocked African country surrounded by Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana in the south, Cote d’Ivoire to the southwest, and Mali to the north.

1 day ago · Mali and Burkina Faso's decision comes days after neighbouring Niger announced a similar travel ban on US citizens. The three states are ruled by military juntas which seized power in coups.

19 hours ago · Mali, Burkina Faso ban US citizens in response to Trump travel bans The West African countries say the bans are equivalent to those imposed on their citizens by the United States.

1 day ago · Mali and Burkina Faso said they would ban US citizens from entering their countries in retaliation for Donald Trump’s decision to ban Malian and Burkinabe citizens from entering the US.