OUAGADOUGOU, April 16 (Xinhua) -- A total of 118 associations operating in various sectors in Burkina Faso were dissolved on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by Minister of Territorial Administration and Mobility Emile Zerbo.
The statement said the associations are banned from carrying out activities across the national territory, warning that any violations will be subject to penalties in accordance with relevant regulations.
The minister also urged all heads of associative organizations to comply with the provisions of Law No. 011-2025/ALT of July 17, 2025 on freedom of association within the prescribed deadlines. ■