Among the top natural attractions are the Sindou Cliffs, the Karfiguéla Waterfalls, and the Arli National Park, home to elephants, lions, and other African wildlife species.

Burkina Faso’s largest gold mine, Essakane, produces over 400,000 ounces annually. Despite benefiting from rising gold prices, the Canadian company Iamgold faces soaring costs due to insecurity. The ...