Compassion Benchmark

World Countries Index · 2026

Burkina Faso

criticalRank #174 of 193Region: Africa
Composite score
6.3
out of 100
Evidence reviewedNew evidence surfaced in the last 14 days

Sahel Crisis Updates 2026 (Defcon Level): JNIM February 2026 coordinated attacks across eastern/northern Burkina Faso — 40 civilians killed, 9 abducted, property burned. Drone strikes killing scores, likely amounting to war crimes. 3M+ internally displaced across central Sahel. OCHA April 29: 2,640 deaths from conflict Jan-March 2026; 1,179 security incidents. 7.5M children urgently need humanitarian assistance. 11.4M need critical food assistance.

Assessment record

1 day since last change
· 1 day ago -6.2

HRW Apr 2 2026: crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing of Fulani, drone strikes on civilian markets not priced in un…

Compassion framework

8 dimensions, scored 0–5

Each dimension rolls up five subdimensions with five-level behavioral anchors. See the methodology for anchor definitions and weighting.

Awareness

Does this entity reliably detect when others are in pain or need — before they name it?

1.4
of 5.0

Empathy

Does this entity genuinely connect with the inner experience of those it serves?

1.2
of 5.0

Action

Does compassionate understanding translate into real, proportional, effective help?

1.4
of 5.0

Equity

Is care distributed fairly — especially toward those with greatest need and least power?

1.1
of 5.0

Boundaries

Is helping sustainable, ethical, and autonomy-preserving — not dependency-creating?

1.4
of 5.0

Accountability

Does this entity own its failures, correct course, and make genuine repair?

1.1
of 5.0

Systemic Thinking

Does compassion extend to root causes and structural change — not only symptom relief?

1.3
of 5.0

Integrity

Is compassion genuine, consistent, and non-performative — especially when it costs something?

1.1
of 5.0

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