Introduction
In most countries, authorities establish institutions that organize award ceremonies to honour their citizens by granting “decorations”. Burkina Faso …
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INNOVATIONS IN THE BURKINABÈ CODE OF PERSONS AND FAMILY
Introduction
The Code of Persons and Family is a legal text that addresses issues relating, among others, to civil status …
THE PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE “FASO MEBO”: BUILDING BURKINA FASO TOGETHER
Introduction
A landlocked country in West Africa, Burkina Faso faces immense challenges, among which is the aspiration for development. This …
Women’s Rights in Africa
Introduction
Women have long been victims of injustice in Africa. Aware of this, the member states of the African Union …
THE RENEWAL OF CONFEDERATION IN WEST AFRICA
Introduction
Confederation represents one of the remarkable transformations of the state. It has existed in West Africa before, exemplified by …
Human rights are put to the test by wars
Introduction
Africa is a continent marked by a considerable number of wars. These conflicts inevitably put human rights to the …
PROTECTING THE WORLD’S CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE
Introduction
The cultural and natural heritage of States has a value that transcends their respective borders. They are universal in …
THE DIFFICULT IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA
Introduction
The notion of democracy is universally known through Abraham Lincoln’s famous quote, “government of the people, by the people …
The upheaval of African cultural values
Introduction
Culture can be understood as the set of spiritual and material values which characterize a society or a social …