Burkina Faso's military government has dissolved the country's independent electoral commission. Authorities announced the ...

Burkina Faso has dissolved the national electoral commission (CENI), citing sovereignty concerns. The military government ...

BOBO-DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso — Isaka Diallo was playing with friends when a stone struck his left eye. For two weeks, his ...

Five reasons why Burkina Faso ranks as one of the countries most at risk of experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2024.

Survivors recount a village massacre carried out by Burkina Faso’s security forces Lifeless children intertwined together. A 2-month-old face-up on the ground. The scenes were horrifying, but ...

The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out.

The military junta in Burkina Faso, a West African nation struggling to defeat extremist groups, has been forcibly conscripting critics, say human rights organizations.

Burkina Faso did not pay off all its external debt in March 2025, contrary to a claim shared on social media.

Amid the rhythmic clatter of traditional wooden looms, artisans at a workshop in rural Burkina Faso spin indigo-dyed cotton into sprawling lengths of cloth, destined for modern suits designed by ...

Burkina Faso has been named the world’s most neglected displacement crisis by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) for the second year.

The decision by Burkina Faso's transitional military government to suspend France 24 broadcasts violates the right to a free and independent media.

Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by FRANCE 24 on Thursday.