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Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African nation with a population of approximately 22 million people, bordered by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. The capital and largest city, Ouagadougou, serves as the country's political and economic centre. Once known as Upper Volta, the country adopted its current name in 1984, meaning "Land of Upright People" in the local Mooré and Dioula languages, reflecting the pride and dignity of its diverse population.
The nation faces severe security challenges stemming from a jihadist insurgency that has intensified since 2015, with armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State operating across large swathes of territory, particularly in the north and east. This crisis has displaced over two million people and claimed thousands of lives, whilst hampering access to basic services and economic activity. Captain Ibrahim Traoré leads the current military government following a coup in September 2022, the second in less than a year, with authorities prioritising security whilst facing international pressure regarding democratic governance and human rights concerns.
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