Drapeau du Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

Political and Economic relations

Date of update: March 23rd 2026 Information still valid as of today's date

Political relations

France and Burkina Faso continue their political dialogue. France is also maintaining its cooperation with Burkina Faso and remains committed and available to support the transitional authorities in every field, as the country faces a major humanitarian crisis.

Economic relations

Burkina Faso was France’s sixth-largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021. Burkina Faso is home to some 50 subsidiaries of French companies. In total, there are an estimated 70 French subsidiaries or interests in Burkina Faso. Some 50 French businesspeople are present in the hospitality and tourism sector.

Investments of French companies are concentrated in the following sectors: agriculture, the food industry, construction, banking and insurance and communications services.

List of French representations