Burkina Faso / Charter of the Revolution: The government clarifies its position and reassures the public regarding legal continuity
On March 27, 2026, the Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT) adopted the Charter of the Revolution following a thorough review by the Commission on General, Institutional and Human Rights Affairs (CAGIDH). The report of the commission highlights the valuable clarifications provided by the government during its hearing, which dispelled doubts and affirmed the consistency of this fundamental text.
Unlike the 2024 Transition Charter, which set the eligibility of the President of Faso, the Prime Minister, and the President of the ALT for the elections marking the end of the transition, the new charter omits these provisions.
However, it introduces significant innovations: the transformation of the ALT into the People’s Legislative Assembly (ALP); a new designation for the government; the legal consecration of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP); the removal of political parties as a component within the legislative body, with a reallocation of seats; and the integration of the new territorial organization to ensure balanced regional representation.
Members of the CAGIDH expressed a key concern: how to appoint representatives for the new regions when the regional administrative authorities have not yet been installed.
The government provided firm guarantees. “Measures are being taken to appoint the regional administrative authorities, who will then conduct these nominations,” it was assured. This proactive response demonstrates rigorous foresight, preventing any institutional deadlock.
The Minister of Justice, Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, clarified that the Charter of the Revolution fully replaces the Transition Charter, while preserving its essential elements.
Regarding Article 27, which repeals the fundamental act of October 5, 2022 already superseded by the Transition Charter; the commission had questioned its relevance.
The government explained clearly: “Since the Charter of the Revolution replaces the Transition Charter and its amendment, it is advisable to retain all provisions to prevent any legal vacuum.” This meticulous approach guarantees seamless legal continuity, protecting the state from uncertainties.
These transparent exchanges during the hearing illustrate the authorities’ commitment to anchoring the Charter in a robust and forward-looking logic.
By responding point by point to the questions raised, they strengthen the legitimacy of this text, a cornerstone of the Popular Progressive Revolution.
The public can thus appreciate the soundness of these innovations, which are aimed at more inclusive governance adapted to Burkina Faso’s challenges.
Cédric KABORE
