Burkina faso latest news

Here are some of the latest news stories from Burkina Faso:

Security Situation

• The United Nations has expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in Burkina Faso, with over 1 million people displaced and thousands killed in the past year. (Source: UN News)
• The Burkinabé government has launched a military operation to retake control of the northern region of the country, which has been plagued by Islamist insurgency. (Source: Reuters)

Elections

• The Burkinabé government has announced that presidential and legislative elections will be held in November 2023, despite concerns over the security situation and the country's ability to hold free and fair elections. (Source: BBC News)
• The opposition has called for the elections to be postponed, citing the security situation and the government's failure to address the country's economic and social challenges. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Economy

• The Burkinabé economy has been severely impacted by the security crisis, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 2.5% in 2023. (Source: World Bank)
• The government has launched a plan to stimulate economic growth, including investments in infrastructure and agriculture. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)

Humanitarian Crisis

• The humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso has worsened, with over 1 million people displaced and thousands facing food insecurity. (Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
• The government and international organizations have launched a appeal for funding to support humanitarian efforts in the country. (Source: ReliefWeb)

Other News

• The Burkinabé government has launched a campaign to promote vaccination against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating 70% of the population by the end of 2023. (Source: Africanews)
• The country has also launched a campaign to promote the use of renewable energy, with the aim of increasing the share of renewable energy in the energy mix to 30% by 2030. (Source: Energy Mix)

Please note that the news stories are subject to change and may not be up to date.