The following article from IRIN NEWS highlights a problem manyoutside Africa may not be aware of.
The need for a coordinated approach to child protection in West Africa
Burkina Faso : Nationwide dry-season agricultural campaign
The government, alongside others in the region, also needs to invest in a blue revolution – small-scale irrigation systems to help farmers grow crops in drought-prone zones.
Africa IMF Reports : Burkina Faso 2011
Links to IMF reports for Burkina Faso 2011