Burkina Faso, formerly called Upper Volta under French colonial rule until independence in 1960, is a West African nation with a history of political instability. Its culture is rooted in diverse ethnic groups such as the Mossi, Fulani, and Bobo, with strong oral history, music, and communal life traditions.

Christianity was introduced by Catholic missionaries in the late 19th century, followed by Protestant mission societies that established schools, churches, and hospitals across the land. Leaders such as the White Fathers (Catholic missionaries) and Protestant pioneers from Basel and Paris Evangelical Missions were instrumental in planting the Gospel in Burkina Faso.

The President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the military leader who took power through a coup, is creating economic reforms. He has planned economic infrastructure. Further, he played an important role to bring Burkina Faso into the EV market by unveiling their first electric car. However, the coup had consequences in isolation from the African Union. The expulsion of French and US troops from Burkina Faso has emboldened Jihadist groups.

The Burkinabé Church is under threat from Islamic extremism, government instability, and the temptation to mix traditional beliefs with Christianity. Furthermore, Christian Believers face grave threats from radical Islamic groups.