Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré Imposes an 80% Investment Threshold on NGOs – La Nouvelle Tribune

On September 24, 2026, Burkina Faso's government mandated that NGOs allocate at least 80% of their budgets to direct investments within the country. This new rule, adopted during a Council of Ministers meeting led by Ibrahim Traoré, aims to limit the funds spent on organizational operations and ensure more resources directly benefit local populations. Two decrees also set new conditions for obtaining NGO status, including a framework agreement with the state for domestic organizations and a seat convention for foreign NGOs, with a two-year transition period.