Nazinon: Civil society organizations, development associations, NGOs, state technical services, and local authorities in the Nazinon region gathered in Manga for the Regional Consultation Day dedicated to discussing the new law on freedom of association. This event aimed to strengthen dialogue between the state and associative actors and was chaired by the governor of the Nazinon region, Massadalo Yvette Nacoulma.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting is part of a decree dated May 27, 2024, which outlines the creation, composition, responsibilities, and operation of consultation frameworks between the State and civil society organizations. Paul Ou©draogo, head of the association registration and monitoring service of the Nazinon governorate, highlighted the main innovations of law n°011-2025/ALT of July 17, 2025, during the event. This reform aims to address the shortcomings of the previous legal framework, focusing on the creation, governance, and monitoring of associations.
Ou©draogo emphasized that the new law includes major innovations such as the specialization of associations by areas of intervention, enhanced conditions for creation and operation, expanded incompatibilities for leaders, and a reinforced monitoring system by administrative authorities. It also introduces mechanisms to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism while establishing a permanent consultation framework between the State and associative organizations.
Governor Nacoulma encouraged civil society organizations to perceive this reform as an opportunity to strengthen their structure and increase their developmental contributions. She reiterated that the law aligns with the vision of enhancing governance, security, and development to benefit the people. Nacoulma assured participants of the administration's support in the compliance process and urged organizations to regularize their administrative status before July 23, 2026, clarifying that compliant structures will not face penalties.
Irissa N©h©mie Ou©draogo, Compassion International Burkina Faso's partnership facilitator for the Zoundw©ogo province, praised the forum for enabling stakeholders to better understand the new law's provisions. The reform is expected to enhance traceability, transparency, and accountability among organizations.
The discussions during the event helped clarify the rights and obligations of organizations, while also addressing their concerns for better application of the law.