The Council of Ministers of Burkina Faso convened on November 5, 2026, in Ouagadougou, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Faso and President of the Council of Ministers. During the meeting, the Council deliberated on various agenda items, received oral communications, made nominations, and authorized foreign missions. The meeting focused on several key decisions aimed at improving governance and development in the country.
The Council adopted a decree dissolving the Permanent Secretariat of the National Council for the Fight Against AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (SP/CNLS-IST). This move is part of the government's efforts to rationalize the management of certain state structures. The missions and responsibilities of SP/CNLS-IST have been transferred to the Ministry of Health. This decision aims to streamline the country's health sector and improve its efficiency.
The Council also approved several projects proposed by the National Bureau of Grand Projects of Burkina (BN-GPB). These projects include the development of a site in Nagrin, Ouagadougou, for the construction of 89 buildings comprising 2,928 F3 and F4-type housing units, under the Presidential Initiative for Community Development. Additionally, the Council approved the acquisition of audiovisual equipment for two stadiums, as part of the Presidential Initiative for the Promotion of Elite Sports. The total cost of these projects is estimated at 145,476,997,943 CFA francs, to be funded by the 2026 state budget.
The Council adopted a decree approving the statutes of the Ouagadougou Higher Institute of Logistics (ISLO). This decree updates the previous decree of December 28, 2022, and introduces several key changes, including the modification of the Board of Directors' composition and the adoption of public accounting rules. The new statutes aim to enhance the institute's efficiency and effectiveness in providing logistics training.
The Council also adopted a decree modifying the organization of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Mobility. This decree aims to reorganize the General Directorate of Religious, Customary, and Traditional Affairs to improve the distribution of competencies and strengthen the specialization of structures. The changes include the creation of the Directorate for the Promotion of Peace and the National Office for the Regulation of Cults.
The Council adopted seven decrees proposed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. These decrees include the declaration of public utility for the project to build the Isidore Noël Thomas Sankara Memorial, which aims to create a memorial complex, a museum, and a telephérique linking the memorial to the Bangr-Weogo Park. The project site covers an area of 14 hectares and will require the mobilization of private properties and public domain areas.
The Council's decisions aim to promote development, improve governance, and enhance the country's infrastructure. The implementation of these projects and reforms is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Burkinabés and contribute to the country's growth and stability. The government has emphasized its commitment to improving the business environment and promoting investment in various sectors.
Key points
- The Council of Ministers approved several key projects, including the construction of 2,928 housing units and the development of the Isidore Noël Thomas Sankara Memorial.
- The Council adopted decrees to reorganize the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Mobility and to approve the statutes of the Ouagadougou Higher Institute of Logistics.
- The government has allocated 145,476,997,943 CFA francs for the implementation of various projects, including infrastructure development and sports promotion initiatives.
