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Burkina Faso
Nigeria has apologized to Burkina Faso for airspace violations, leading to the release of detained Nigerian personnel. Meanwhile, the US has expanded its travel ban to include Burkina Faso and several other nations.
About Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa.
Insights
- Burkina Faso sentiment is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
- Burkina Faso creators is up XXXXX% from the previous month.
- Burkina Faso mentions is up XXXXX% from the previous month.
Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX
X Week: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX +27%
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +16%
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +379%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-24
1-Year Low: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-01-06
Engagements by network (24h): News: XXXXXX Reddit: XXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXXXX X: XXXXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXXXX
Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXXX +16%
X Month: XXXXXX +48%
X Months: XXXXXXX +11%
X Year: XXXXXXX +25%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-04-28
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-02-13
Mentions by network (24h): News: XXX Reddit: XXX TikTok: XXXXX X: XXXXXX YouTube: XXXXX
Creators: XXXXX (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Burkina Faso in the last XX hours which is up XX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX +13%
X Month: XXXXXX +39%
X Months: XXXXXX -XXXX%
X Year: XXXXXXX +6.30%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-04-28
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-02-13
The most influential creators that mention Burkina Faso in the last XX hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @globalpresidents001 | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXXXX |
| @OurFavOnlineDoc | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX |
| @burkinafaso_bf | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX |
| @BrantPhilip_ | X | XXXXXX | XX | XXXXXXX |
| @williamlebeau_1 | X | XXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX |
| @adamatraor0333 | X | X | XXXXXXX | |
| @ZagazOlaMakama | X | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXXX |
| @General_Somto | X | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXXX |
| @theafricaxposed | X | X | XXXXXXX | |
| @comptinesdafrique | XX | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX |
Sentiment: XX%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
X Week: XX% +7%
X Month: XX% -XX%
X Months: XX% -XX%
X Year: XX% -X%
1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-11-24
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-01-25
Most Supportive Themes:
- Jacob Zuma's Visit and African Unity: (30%) Discussions and meetings between former South African President Jacob Zuma and Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré, focusing on African liberation and unity.
- China's Growing Influence and Investment: (25%) Reports on China's increasing involvement in Burkina Faso, including arms supply, investment in solar plants, and potential security partnerships.
- Gold Mining and Economic Development: (20%) Content highlighting Burkina Faso's gold resources, with mentions of new mining discoveries and efforts to protect gold for the people.
Most Critical Themes:
- Escalating Violence and Human Rights Concerns: (40%) Reports of escalating violence, with accusations of the military and pro-government militias killing civilians, particularly targeting the Fulani ethnic group.
- Withdrawal from International Courts: (35%) Burkina Faso, along with Mali and Niger, withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over selective justice and seeking sovereignty.
Top Burkina Faso News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours
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"Nigeria and Burkina Faso resolve detention ofairforcecrew C-130militaryaircraft - Nairametrics"
News Link @Nairametrics 2025-12-18T08:40Z 255.2K followers, 1135 engagements
"Nigeria Apologizes for Violating Burkina Faso Airspace RTB Says - Bloomberg"
News Link @business 2025-12-18T03:08Z 228.6M followers, 14.6K engagements
"Nigeria US travel restrictions: Trump ban Burkina Faso Niger Mali Togo oda kontris - BBC News Pidgin"
News Link @BBCNews 2025-12-17T23:11Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements
"Trump expands US travel ban to new countries - BBC News"
News Link @BBCNews 2025-12-17T08:52Z 228.6M followers, 1788 engagements
Top Burkina Faso Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
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"After a formal apology to the government of Colonel Ibrahim Traor and the good people of Burkina Faso Nigerias Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar is here seen with the XX Nigerian Air Force personnel who were detained for days after the Nigerian aircraft illegally invaded the airspace of Burkina Faso few days ago. While some pro-govt buffoons on twitter were busy blabbing and bragging online the Nigerian govt arranged a diplomatic meeting with Col Traore to apologise and resolve the issue. The delegation sent by President Tinubu and the eleven Nigerian Air Force personnel are expected"
X Link @OurFavOnlineDoc 2025-12-18T08:11Z 510.5K followers, 50.4K engagements
"Ranking of the Top XX Countries With the Worst Governments 🏛💥 X. Somalia X. South Sudan X. Sudan X. Central African Republic X. Yemen X. Syria X. DR Congo X. Afghanistan X. Haiti XX. Chad XX. Myanmar XX. Ethiopia XX. Burkina Faso XX. Mali XX. Nigeria XX. Cameroon XX. Niger XX. Mozambique XX. Libya XX. Iraq XX. Burundi XX. Guinea XX. Eritrea XX. Zimbabwe XX. Uganda XX. Pakistan XX. Congo (Brazzaville) XX. Venezuela XX. Iran XX. Lebanon XX. Guinea-Bissau XX. Angola XX. Mauritania XX. Bangladesh XX. Madagascar XX. Kenya XX. Comoros XX. Honduras XX. Egypt XX. Russia XX. Togo XX. Rwanda 43."
X Link @KingPablotz 2025-12-18T08:10Z 55.3K followers, 32.6K engagements
"Nigeria continues to prioritise dialogue and regional cohesion in its engagement across West Africa. I led a high-level Nigerian delegation to Burkina Faso on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT to convey his message of solidarity to President Ibrahim Traor and engage on shared regional priorities. The visit allowed us to review pathways for strengthening #NigeriaBurkinaFasoRelations and advancing regional integration. Through sustained dialogue we also resolved the matter concerning Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew reaffirming the effectiveness of diplomacy in addressing"
X Link @YusufTuggar 2025-12-18T07:37Z 48.5K followers, 75K engagements
"Captain Ibrahim Traor You Messed Up Big Time. They Served These Men To You On a Platter. You Ought To Have Detained All Of Them That Came From Nigeria To See You. You Can Set The XX Nigerian Soldiers Free But The Nigerian Minister Of Foreign Affairs And Others Who Came To See You Should Have Been Locked Up Because They Are The Main Culprits. Content Creator Mr Loi"
X Link @General_Somto 2025-12-18T07:05Z 154.6K followers, 96.6K engagements