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- The Politics of Burkina Faso takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso is the head of government, and of a multi-party system.
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- The Constitution
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- Legislative Branch of Government
- The Senate
- The National Assembly
- Judicial Branch of Government
The Constitution of Burkina Faso is the supreme law in the country, and Burkina Faso has adopted several constitutions since independence in 1960. The first constitution was adopted on November 27th, 1960, which provided for the establishment of three branches of government. However, this constitution was suspended in 1966 by President Lamizana, wh...
The Constitution of Burkina Faso provides for the establishment of the executive branch whose primary function is the implementation of government policies, as well as being the custodian of the nation’s interests in international matters. The executive branch is composed of the president, the prime minister, and the cabinet. Election of the presid...
In practice, Burkina Faso has a unicameral parliamentary system made up of the national assembly with 127 seats whose members are elected in a multi-seat constituency by proportional representation, and they serve five year terms. Under the amended constitution, Burkina Faso, in theory, is supposed to have a bicameral parliament made up of the sena...
The senate is the upper house of the legislature and was established in 2012 through amendments to the constitution. The original upper house (Chamber of Representatives) was abolished in 2002, making the country’s legislature a unicameral chamber. However, the current senate only exists in theory, with the government not implementing the provision...
The national assembly is the lower chamber of the legislature, and it is the only legislative chamber that exists in practice. The national assembly is comprised of 127 members, 111 of which are elected in provincial elections, while 16 members are elected in national elections. The members are elected through a proportional representation system. ...
The primary function of the judiciary is the administration of justice, and the highest judicial office in Burkina Faso is the supreme court of appeals (Courde Cassation), followed by the Council of State, and the Constitutional Council. Other subordinate courts include appeal courts, high court, first instance tribunals, the district courts, speci...
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The Politics of Burkina Faso takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. The President of Burkina Faso is the head of state .
Dec 9, 2021 · 9 Dec 2021. Burkina Faso is facing a political vacuum in the face of an escalating security crisis that has killed thousands and led to street protests. Prime Minister Christophe Joseph Marie ...
Dec 28, 2021 · Cotton and gold are Burkina Faso’s key exports - gold has accounted for about three-quarters of the country’s total export revenues. Burkina Faso’s economic growth and revenue depends largely on production levels and global prices for the two commodities. The country has seen an upswing in gold exploration, production, and exports.
