Burkina Faso 2007
According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Burkina Faso had an estimated population of over 13 million people, composed of multiple ethnic groups including Mossi, Bobo, Lobi and Fulani. The official language was French but several other languages were also spoken. The economy was largely based on agriculture, manufacturing and services, as well as exports of gold and cotton. In terms of foreign relations, Burkina Faso had close ties with its neighbor Mali and maintained diplomatic relations with several other countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom and France. Politically, Burkina Faso was a semi-presidential republic led by President Blaise Compaoré since 1987 until his resignation in 2014. Following his resignation Michel Kafando became president in 2014 but he was overthrown in a military coup later that year. Roch Marc…