Burkina Faso: Conflict and Military Rule e 2022, part of a wave of coups in the Sahel and West Africa. The military’s seizure of power put an end to Burkina Faso’s brief tenure as an emerging democracy …

UNHCR is grateful for the generous contributions from its donors who have contributed earmarked and flexible funding to support operations in Burkina Faso in 2025:

Burkina Faso 2024 Human Rights Report Executive Summary There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Burkina Faso during the year.

Burkina Faso Humanitarian overview Burkina Faso has experienced an unprecedented rise in violence and skyrocketing humanitarian needs since attacks by non-state armed groups. Around 40 towns …

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 …

Burkina Faso Operational Update | Quarterly, July - September 2025 border monitoring, provided assistance and protection interventions to promote safe, dignified movements and to prevent forced …

Burkina Faso operates as a semi-presidential republic, with the President serving as the head of state and the Prime Minister as the head of government. The President is elected for a five-year term and …