Como©: The High Commissioner of Como©, Mathieu Tingueri, urged the approximately 876 registered associations in his province to comply with the new regulatory provisions by July 22, 2026 at the latest, or risk being dissolved.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the High Commissioner of Como© Province, Mathieu Tingueri, initiated an information and awareness-raising meeting on Law No. 011-2025/ALT, concerning freedom of association in Burkina Faso. Held in Banfora, the meeting aimed to help association members understand the new regulations and steps required for compliance.
In his opening remarks, Tingueri highlighted the mobilization of associations and their role in the socio-economic development of the province. He acknowledged the contributions of associations across various sectors, including education, health, social action, and economic development, noting their importance as partners in improving public welfare.
Tingueri explained that the new law aims to enhance governance, transparency, accountability, and national security. The reform seeks to clean up the associative framework, bolster organizations’ credibility, and align their actions with national development priorities. He emphasized the need for associations formed under the old law to comply with the new provisions by the deadline, warning that non-compliance would result in dissolution.
He observed that none of the 876 associations registered from 2018 to 2025 had yet completed the necessary formalities, expressing concern over the looming deadline. Tingueri urged association leaders to take steps to regularize their status within the given timeframe, assuring them of administrative support in the process.
During the meeting, association leaders expressed satisfaction with the clarifications provided and committed to adhering to the new regulations. They appreciated the High Commissioner’s initiative, which helped them understand the reform’s implications and obligations.
This meeting marks a significant step in aligning Como© associations with the new legal framework governing freedom of association in Burkina Faso.