Burkina Faso News » Est News Burkina Faso » Est » Economy: How is the economy of Ibrahim Traoré’s Burkina Faso (really) doing?
Despite a deteriorating security and humanitarian situation, the Burkinabè economy is holding firm thanks to record-high gold prices. Could Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s sovereignist strategy pay off?
News Burkina Faso » Est » Economy: Russia, Burkina Faso Strengthening Economic Cooperation – OpEd
A corporate business forum dedicated to the economic partnership between Russia and Burkina Faso, titled "Russia - Burkina Faso: Towards a Sustainable ...
News Burkina Faso » Est » Economy: Burkina Faso Economic Update: Energy for Economic Growth
According to the World Bank's April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update, the country's economy grew by 4.9% in 2024 compared to 3.0% in 2023. Real per capita GDP growth also increased from 0.7% to 2.5% ...
News Burkina Faso » Est » Economy: Burkina Faso’s gold exports hit $10 billion in 2025, now Saudi investors are coming for a share
Burkina Faso’s gold industry is attracting fresh interest from Saudi investors after the West African country’s gold exports surged to roughly $10 billion in 2025, highlighting the growing economic ...
News Burkina Faso » Est » Economy: Burkina Faso: World Bank Calls for Economic Resilience to Become a Sustainable Drive of Jobs and Opportunity
Against a backdrop of persistent security challenges, Burkina Faso's economy showed resilience in 2025, with real GDP growth estimated at 5.3%, up from 4.8% in 2024. Real GDP per capita also increased ...