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Burkina Faso

2023 FEB 28

Preliminary   > Geography   >   Places in news   >   Places in news

Why in news?

  • Recently, Burkina Faso announced an official end to the operations led by France in the country.
    • France had signed a military agreement with Burkina Faso in 2018 to achieve stability against the threat of Islamist militant groups.
    • France signed a series of similar agreements with other West African nations, including Mali who terminated the operation in late 2022.

About Burkina Faso:

  • A former French colony, Burkina Faso has suffered chronic instability since gaining independence in 1960, including several coups.
  • Since 2015, the country has been fighting an Islamist insurgency that spilled over from neighbouring Mali.
  • In 2022 alone, it has witnessed two coups
  • This has damaged the once important tourist industry.

 

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Which of the following are landlocked countries in Africa

1. Burkina Faso

2. Mali

3. Mauritania

4. Niger

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1,2 and 4

(d) 3 and 4 only

Answer