![]() Burkina Faso was named a focus country for the President’s Malaria Initiative. development assistance to Burkina Faso focuses on increasing food security, (especially for mothers and children in food deficit areas), improving education, strengthening malaria control, family planning reproductive health services, and addressing threats of meningitis, influenza and other communicable diseases. New development assistance to Burkina Faso will build on the Burkinabe government’s demonstration of political will and dedication of resources to address the increase in violent extremist organizations (VEOs). The military exercise aims to increase the capacity of host nation special operations forces, as well as their interoperability with forces from African and Western partner nations. Burkina Faso will host the AFRICOM-led military exercise Flintlock in 2019. In 2018, Burkina Faso was nominated for a State Partnership with the District of Columbia’s National Guard. Burkina Faso is a partner in the Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance program for peacekeeping and is a member of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership. The country is contributing to the support of U.S. The United States and Burkina Faso engage in a number of military training and exchange programs, including in counterterrorism and peacekeeping operations. Countering terrorism and strengthening border security are of growing importance in Burkina Faso. interests in Burkina Faso are to promote continued democratization and greater respect for human rights, and to encourage sustainable economic development. In addition to regional peace and stability, U.S. support during the 2014-2015 political transition. ![]() relations with Burkina Faso are excellent, thanks in part to strong U.S. The United States established diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso (then called Upper Volta) in 1960, following its independence from France. More information about Burkina Faso is available on the Burkina Faso Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.Bureau of International Organization Affairs.Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.Office of Management Strategy and Solutions.Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.Bureau of Information Resource Management.Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services.Office of the Science and Technology Adviser.Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment.Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.Office of International Religious Freedom.Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations.Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance.Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. ![]() Arms Control and International Security.Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority ![]()
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