Constitution of Burkina Faso 1991, as amended to 2015
Political Rights and Association
  • English

    All Burkinabe enjoy civil and political rights within the conditions specified by the law. (Art. 11)

  • French

    Tout burkinabè jouit des droits civiques et politiques dans les conditions prévues par la loi. (Art. 11)

Political Rights and Association
  • English

    All the Burkinabe without any distinction, have the right to participate in the conduct of the affairs of the State and of society.
    In this capacity, they are electors and eligible within the conditions specified by the law. (Art. 12)

  • French

    Tous les Burkinabè sans distinction aucune, ont le droit de participer à la gestion des affaires de l'Etat et de la société.
    A ce titre, ils sont électeurs et éligibles dans les conditions prévues pala loi. (Art. 12)

Political Rights and Association
  • English

    The freedom of association is guaranteed. Every person has the right to constitute associations and to participate freely in the activities of the associations created. The functioning of the associations must conform to the laws and regulations in force.
    … (Art. 21)

  • French

    La liberté d’association est garantie. Toute personne a le droit de constituer des associations et de participer librement aux activités des associations créées. Le fonctionnement des associations doit se conformer aux lois et règlements en vigueur.
    ... (Art. 21)

Political Rights and Association
  • English

    Suffrage is direct or indirect and exercised under the conditions specified by the law.
    Direct suffrage is always universal, equal and secret. (Art. 33)

  • French

    Le suffrage est direct ou indirect et exercé dans les conditions prévues par la loi.
    Le suffrage direct est toujours universel, égal et secret. (Art. 33)

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Constitution of Burkina Faso 1991, as amended to 2015 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2023). According to Art. 35: “The official language is French. …”

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