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What is the issue in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has been increasingly exposed to the threats and attacks of violent armed groups, targeting symbols, institutions and representatives of the state, including the defence and security forces, local leaders and political figures.

What food is Burkina Faso famous for?

Specialities

• Babenda: Stew of fish, fermented beans and cabbage or spinach.
• Tô: Mashed sorghum or millet that is the traditional carbohydrate of all meals.
• Rizgras: Rice cooked with meat, tomatoes and onions.
• Brochettes: Meat cooked on a skewer.
• Sauce gombo: A sauce made from okra.

What type of democracy is Burkina Faso?

The Politics of Burkina Faso takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. The President of Burkina Faso is the head of state. Executive power is exercised by both the President and the Government.

What is Burkina Faso famous for?

Burkina Faso, which means “land of honest men”, has significant reserves of gold, but the country has faced domestic and external concern over the state of its economy and human rights. A former French colony, it gained independence as Upper Volta in 1960.

Is Burkina Faso rich?

Burkina Faso – Poverty and wealth Burkina Faso is a low-income country, but there are no official poverty figures. However, average income per capita in the rural areas is estimated to be near the poverty level, and it can be concluded that probably more than 60 percent of the population are in poverty.