Reforming land management in Burkina Faso: A bold step toward justice and equity

For years, the land sector in Burkina Faso has been exploited by unscrupulous individuals who, under the guise of real estate development, have seized hundreds of hectares of land without putting it to productive use.

This situation has long disadvantaged local communities, depriving them of fair access to a vital resource essential for their development.

Confronted with this glaring injustice, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has taken decisive action to clean up the land sector and restore fairness.

In a significant move, the government recently approved a draft law during a Council of Ministers meeting aimed at better regulating land management.

This legislative initiative responds to numerous complaints from citizens who are fed up with the abusive land grabs by unethical real estate developers.

These individuals, driven solely by profit, have not hesitated to strip entire communities of their land, jeopardizing their future and that of generations to come.

Under this reform, land will become the exclusive property of the state, ensuring a more equitable distribution of this critical resource.

The primary goal is to put an end to rampant speculation, which has until now benefited a small minority at the expense of the majority.

The measure also seeks to guarantee better access to land for the population, enabling them to leverage this essential asset for agriculture, housing, and productive investments.

Captain Ibrahim Traoré has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting citizens’ rights while establishing a transparent and rigorous land management system.

This bold decision is part of a broader effort to rebuild the state, where every action taken prioritizes the public interest and places it at the heart of government policies.

Gone are the days when a few predatory actors imposed their will at the expense of vulnerable communities.

By putting an end to these mafia-like practices, the government is paving the way for a fairer and more prosperous Burkina Faso, where national resources primarily benefit those who need them most. This new land policy marks a decisive turning point toward equitable and transparent governance, ensuring that the people remain at the center of the state’s decisions.

Papa Ibrahima