Burkina faso news today

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Burkina Faso:

Security Situation

• Burkina Faso's government has announced a state of emergency in several regions, including the capital Ouagadougou, due to a surge in attacks by Islamist militants. (Source: Reuters, January 2023)
• The United Nations has condemned a recent attack on a convoy of humanitarian workers in Burkina Faso, which killed several people. (Source: UN News, January 2023)
• Burkina Faso's military has launched a new operation against Islamist militants in the Sahel region, following a series of attacks on civilians and security forces. (Source: Africa News, January 2023)

Economy

• Burkina Faso's economy is expected to contract by 2.5% in 2023 due to the ongoing security crisis and drought, according to the International Monetary Fund. (Source: IMF, January 2023)
• The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan to support Burkina Faso's efforts to improve its agricultural sector and reduce poverty. (Source: World Bank, January 2023)

Politics

• Burkina Faso's President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré has announced a new government, following a reshuffle aimed at addressing the country's security crisis. (Source: Africa News, January 2023)
• The opposition in Burkina Faso has called for the government to step down, citing its failure to address the security crisis and improve living conditions for citizens. (Source: Reuters, January 2023)

Health

• Burkina Faso is facing a measles outbreak, with over 1,000 cases reported in recent weeks. (Source: WHO, January 2023)
• The country is also struggling to contain an outbreak of cholera, with over 100 cases reported in recent months. (Source: UNICEF, January 2023)

Other News

• Burkina Faso's national football team has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 25 years. (Source: BBC Sport, January 2023)
• The country is hosting a regional summit on security and development, with leaders from several West African countries attending. (Source: Africanews, January 2023)

Please note that the news articles and updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.