Events in the year 2009 in Burkina Faso.
Incumbents
President: Blaise Compaoré Prime Minister: Tertius Zongo
Events
June June–September – Several rivers throughout the country flooded, causing 150,000 people flee their homes, mostly in the capital Ouagadougou. June 26 – The Ruins of Loropéni were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ruins were the second out of three total sites in Burkina Faso to be added to the list, and was the country's first cultural UNESCO site.
September September 8 – The IFC invested $2 million into the mining economy of Burkina Faso for exploration of natural resources.
October October 1 – Burkina Faso's government designates 12 areas of interest as Ramsar Sites.
Deaths
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