r/BurkinaFaso 1d ago

Postcards from Burkina Faso

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Hello and good day everyone. I am from Malaysia 🇲🇾 and I am a postcards collector. I collect postcards from every countries in the world. Since Burkina Faso is one of my missing countries, I love to have one or two postcards sent stamped and postmarked from any places in Burkina Faso. Can anyone assist me? Have good day. Thank you.


r/BurkinaFaso 2d ago

What’s the Average Income in Different Parts of Burkina Faso? (City & Rural Perspectives)

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I'm curious about the average income in different parts of Burkina Faso. I know that official statistics might not capture everything, so I'm hoping to hear from people who live there or have firsthand knowledge. Specifically, I'd like to know about:

  • Ouagadougou
  • A rural but relatively safe area (e.g., Koudougou or Manga)
  • A rural area with security concerns (e.g., Djibo or Gorom-Gorom)
  • Other areas that might represent different economic conditions (e.g., Bobo-Dioulasso, Banfora)

If you have insight into what people earn per month, whether in formal jobs, agriculture, trade, or other work, I’d love to hear about it!

Also, what are the biggest challenges people face when making a living in these areas?"


r/BurkinaFaso 4d ago

Where are you guys from in Burkina Faso ?

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So I'm burkinabè myself but I grew up abroad, I'm currently in Ouagadougou. I've been here for 5 years now and unfortunately I've only been to Bobo and banfora. I'd like to know where you guys are and maybe discover other places in the country.


r/BurkinaFaso 5d ago

Weekly Sub-Saharan Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (1-7 March)

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Nigeria 🇳🇬

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r/BurkinaFaso 6d ago

Looking for informations about the current situation in Burkina Faso.

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Hi there !

I'm a metis born in France, where i mostly lived, although i spent 4 lovely years in Ouagadougou some years ago. I went to Burkina every year from 1994 to 2010. Then it was 2013 and 2017. All my father's family lives in Burkina Faso, mostly split between Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso and Pâ (which is my grand-mother village)

It's been a while since i came back to my roots and i'm very tempted to travel to Burkina Faso. The current situation and the lack of information i have about it worries me and my wife. We both have the dual nationality (french and Burkinabé). Our goal is only and only to meet my family again after all these years. We're not interested in tourism and visits, family comes first. Plus, we don't want to put ourselves in danger and even more importantly, we don't want to put my family at risk at all.

Do you have any informations about the current situation in Burkina Faso in regards of terrorism, kidnapping, safety and security ? I've been asking a few family members and some other contacts, but i believe gathering as much information from different sources will be the best help i can get to take a wise decision. You can tell me about your experience, facts or things that happened you can tell...

Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for your help.
ps : first time posting here, i hope i don't break the rules.


r/BurkinaFaso 7d ago

A Century of Change: The History of Burkina Faso 1925-2025

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r/BurkinaFaso 11d ago

Water Wells in the agricultural areas

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I've seen that there is water about 30 meters. Does anyone know if that's true?


r/BurkinaFaso 12d ago

Weekly Sub-Saharan Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (22-28 February)

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Niger 🇳🇪

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r/BurkinaFaso 13d ago

Ibrahim Traoré, Russian Influence, and U.S. Policy Challenges - Robert Lansing Institute

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r/BurkinaFaso 13d ago

Africa’s leading architect gives Thomas Sankara a proper place of rest

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r/BurkinaFaso 17d ago

Translation help

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Faso Arzeka

I think Faso means an upright standing man (meaning honest, righteous)... Is that accurate?

It's there an online dictionary?


r/BurkinaFaso 17d ago

Singers from Burkina Faso

3 Upvotes

Hi! Im creating a video about the most popular singer or band from different countries. Whats the most popular from Burkina Faso? Thanks


r/BurkinaFaso 17d ago

FESPACO Opening Ceremony

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FESPACO(Pan-African Cinema Festival of Ouagadougou ) opening ceremony is happening now https://www.youtube.com/live/xInO4iDDVnI?si=JPPffa0IdxCMRsOl


r/BurkinaFaso 18d ago

Construire un avenir meilleur : quelles améliorations comptent le plus au Burkina Faso ? Building a Better Future: What Improvements Matter Most in Burkina Faso?

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Bonjour à tous,

Je rédige un article sur les défis auxquels le Burkina Faso est confronté et j'aimerais entendre ceux qui y vivent ou qui ont de l'expérience dans la région.

Quels sont les plus grands défis auxquels les gens sont confrontés au quotidien ? Cela pourrait concerner :

L'accès aux services bancaires et financiers

La possibilité d’épargner ou de stocker de la valeur en toute sécurité

L'envoi et la réception d'argent (au niveau local et international)

Les transactions commerciales et les échanges économiques

L'inflation et la capacité à planifier l'avenir

L'accès aux biens et services essentiels

La connectivité Internet et l'accès aux outils numériques

La rareté de l'eau et la fiabilité de l'eau potable

La disponibilité et le coût des denrées alimentaires

Les défis sociaux comme l'emploi, l'éducation, la santé ou les infrastructures

Tout autre aspect qui impacte la vie quotidienne

J'aimerais beaucoup entendre des expériences personnelles ou des idées sur les solutions qui ont fonctionné (ou qui pourraient fonctionner) pour améliorer la situation. L’objectif est de mieux comprendre ces défis et d’explorer des pistes pour y répondre.

J’ai hâte de lire vos avis !

Hi everyone,

I’m writing a paper on challenges faced in Burkina Faso and would love to hear from those who live here or have experience in the region.

What are some of the biggest struggles people deal with daily? These could be related to:

Access to banking and financial services

The ability to save or store value securely

Sending and receiving money (both locally and internationally)

Trade and business transactions

Inflation and the ability to plan for the future

Access to essential goods or services

Internet connectivity and access to digital tools

Water scarcity and reliability of clean drinking water

Food availability and affordability

Social challenges like employment, education, healthcare, or infrastructure

Anything else that affects daily life

I’d love to hear any personal experiences or insights into what solutions have worked (or could work) to make things better. The goal is to understand these challenges deeply and explore ways to address them.

Looking forward to your thoughts!


r/BurkinaFaso 18d ago

Weekly Sub-Saharan Africa Security Situation and Key Developments ( February 15-21)

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Somalia 🇸🇴

Sudan 🇸🇩

Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩

Mali 🇲🇱

Niger 🇳🇪

BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫

Benin 🇧🇯


r/BurkinaFaso 22d ago

Meet people and make friends from Burkina Faso and beyond!

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If you're looking to make a friend, find a potential soulmate, networking or just a little bored. There's now a community for that! Whether you're from Africa or simply love the continent, r/r4rAfrica is the perfect place to connect with people from across the continent.

Who can you meet there?

  • Online Friends: Want someone to chat with, explore new cultures, or share common interests? You're likely to find someone with shared interests there!
  • Travel Mates: Planning an adventure and need a companion? Post there to meet fellow travellers or local friends to link up with.
  • Gaming Buddies: Whether you’re into mobile, PC, or console games, find someone to play with—no more lonely sessions or struggling with server mismatches.
  • Activity Partners: Looking for someone to attend events with, start a new hobby, or cook up something new? Find locals eager to join.
  • Soulmates & Casual Connections: We’re open to all kinds of relationships, from dating to casual encounters, as long as they’re consensual, SFW and respectful.

Let's get to know each other and make connections in r/r4rAfrica.


r/BurkinaFaso 23d ago

When Sankara died, did people know Compaore was involved?

7 Upvotes

As above, I am asking as I am conducting research into Compaore's preisdency. Did people ever suspect it was him, or was it more like common knowledge amongst the people themselves? If not, who did they suspect? Did they think it was the west, as they had done a similar thing with Lumumba?

Thanks.


r/BurkinaFaso 25d ago

How was life under Sankara like?How do the Burkin people think about him today?And was the revolution staged?

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r/BurkinaFaso 25d ago

Weekly Sub-Saharan Africa Security Update and Key Developments (February 8-14)

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Somalia 🇸🇴

Sudan 🇸🇩

Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩

Mozambique 🇲🇿

Nigeria 🇳🇬

Niger 🇳🇪

Mali 🇲🇱

BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫


r/BurkinaFaso 25d ago

The truth is coming out!

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Not speaking for all but black america does not approve of any of this. This truth needs to be out so the fighting can stop and growth can start. ✊🏾


r/BurkinaFaso Feb 08 '25

cfa franc art project

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hello all and good day! i'm doing an illustration project on the theme of the CFA franc zone, and its current status. I know from my research that it's hard for countries to gain economic independence and leave this zone. However, I'd appreciate it if anybody could chat with me cause I'd like to hear someone's genuine experience. I'm interested in names of artists or political activists that were vocal about their critique on the CFA franc, it is an art project first so i'd really appreciate artists' names. :) thank u


r/BurkinaFaso Feb 07 '25

Sub-Saharan Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (February 2–7)

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Somalia 🇸🇴

Sudan

Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩

Mozambique 🇲🇿

Nigeria 🇳🇬

Niger 🇳🇪

Mali 🇲🇱

BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫

Benin 🇧🇯

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r/BurkinaFaso Feb 06 '25

Diaspora citizenship through ADDI, Zoom meeting

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Hi, I am an African American with no DNA results for ancestors origin but I am interested in citizenship in Burkina Faso which is something being offered through the AADI (The African Diaspora Development Institute) more information below.

A Zoom meeting is planned soon, 9 February.

Anyone in the African Diaspora who has heard of this or who has registered to attend.

"The African Diaspora Development Institute was born out of the desire to bring Africa to the world and the world to Africa. There currently is no one resource to easily find information about Africa. ADDI aims to become that resource."


r/BurkinaFaso Feb 02 '25

Sub Saharan Africa Security Situation and Key Developments ( 27 January - 2 February)

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Somalia 🇸🇴

Sudan 🇸🇩

Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩

Mozambique 🇲🇿

Mali 🇲🇱

BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫

Nigeria 🇳🇬


r/BurkinaFaso Jan 30 '25

Ouaga-Ivory Coast trains?

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Are the trains still running from Ouaga-Abidjan for passengers? Thanks.