Burkina Faso / Land reform: President Ibrahim Traoré puts an end to speculation and protects the people’s land
For many years, the land sector in Burkina Faso has been plagued by questionable practices that allowed unscrupulous individuals to seize large areas of land. Behind the façade of real estate activities, some developers appropriated vast tracts without any genuine plans for development. This situation has deepened inequalities and deprived rural populations of fair access to a resource essential for their survival and growth.
In response to this drift, the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has decided to take firm action. Recently, a draft law was adopted to establish a stricter legal framework for land management. This reform directly addresses the repeated complaints of citizens who have been victims of abusive expropriations and puts an end to speculative practices that threatened the security and stability of communities.
The new legislation stipulates that land will henceforth be considered the exclusive property of the State. This provision is intended to ensure a fairer distribution of land, prioritizing access for populations to spaces dedicated to agriculture, housing, and productive activities. The aim is to return land to its rightful role as a driver of collective development rather than a source of profit for a small minority.
Through this decision, Captain Ibrahim Traoré demonstrates his determination to fundamentally reform the land sector and protect citizens’ rights. Beyond restoring order, this is a strong political choice that marks a turning point toward more transparent and equitable governance, where land becomes a common good serving all Burkinabe.
