Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou continues its judicial reforms under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré

The President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, chaired the Council of Ministers this Thursday, which focused on examining several strategic matters for the conduct of national reforms. The decisions taken are part of the momentum of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP), with the objective of strengthening institutions and improving the living conditions of the population.

Among the adopted texts is a decree relating to the designation of members of traditional dispute resolution bodies.

This measure, introduced by the Ministry of Justice, aims to provide an operational basis for a mechanism now recognized within the national judicial architecture.

The government thus intends to bring justice even closer to the social and cultural realities of local communities.

This reform stems directly from the constitutional revision of December 30, 2023, as well as the adoption of the law establishing Faso Bu Kaoré in January 2026.

It reflects the authorities’ desire to promote endogenous conflict resolution mechanisms as a complement to conventional justice.

Through this initiative, the Burkinabe authorities wish to further integrate customs and traditions into the handling of disputes, while strengthening social cohesion.

The decree is notably expected to enable the launch of a pilot phase in several already identified localities to host these new traditional bodies.

This reform illustrates the  determination of the government to build an institutional model adapted to national realities.

By relying on a synergy between modern justice and customary mechanisms, the authorities hope to offer solutions that are more accessible, faster, and more in tune with the expectations of the people.

Cédric KABORE