Burkina Faso Bans, Suspends Foreign NGOs, Associations

Burkina Faso Bans, Suspends Foreign NGOs, Associations

Burkina Faso has withdrawn the licences of four foreign NGOs to operate in the junta-led country and suspended two other associations, according to decrees seen by AFP on Friday.

Burkina Faso Imposes Ban and Suspension on Foreign NGOs, Associations

The Burkina Faso government has enacted a sweeping ban and suspension on foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, effective July 4, 2025, citing national security and sovereignty concerns. The decree, announced by the military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, targets 150 foreign entities, including 50 humanitarian groups like Médecins Sans Frontières, accused of espionage and destabilizing efforts amid a 10-year jihadi…

Burkina Faso bans, suspends foreign NGOs, associations

Burkina Faso has withdrawn the licences of four foreign NGOs to operate in the junta-led country and suspended two other associations, according to decrees seen by AFP on Friday. The decrees dated mid-June cited a government minister as saying the decision against the four NGOs was due to formality breaches. Burkina’s military junta, which seized power in a September 2022 coup, has made the return of national sovereignty one of its priorities. A…

Burkina Faso Kicks Out Foreign NGOs, Associations

Burkina Faso has withdrawn the licences of four foreign NGOs to operate in the junta-led country and suspended two other associations, according to decrees seen by AFP on Friday. The decrees dated mid-June cited a government minister as saying the decision against the four NGOs was due to formalities breaches. Burkina’s military junta, which seized power in a September 2022 coup, has made the return of national sovereignty one of its priorities.…