Faso

Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.

The name Burkina Faso means "land of worthy people".

Where is Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) achieved independence from France in 1960.

There was a military coup in Burkina Faso.

Of course he speaks French. He is from Burkina Faso.

Although the official language of Burkina Faso is French, the country's most commonly spoken language is Mooré.

Tuareg languages are spoken in several countries, including Algeria, Burkina Faso, Libya, Mali, and Niger.

Burkina Faso’s reelected President Roch Kabore has appointed a minister for national reconciliation as part of a vow to end the country’s ethnic and political conflicts that are fueling terrorism.

Most will remain in Mali, but 61 migrants from Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso will continue onward to their homes of origin.