Burkina Faso
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News
31 January 2022
In Burkina Faso, military leader says return to constitutional order will occur "when conditions are right"
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News
25 January 2022
In Burkina Faso, military deposes president and suspends constitution
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Voices From The Field
29 January 2018
Beyond term limits: Burkina Faso’s attempt to tame the presidency and to strengthen constitutional checks
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Voices From The Field
14 December 2017
Constitution building in 2017 through the lens of ConstitutionNet’s Voices from the Field
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Voices From The Field
30 May 2016
Burkina Faso’s constitutional reform process to accommodate the spirit of the popular uprising
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News
28 August 2018
Burkina Faso will hold vote on new constitution in March
Analysis
Annual Review of Constitution-Building Processes: 2016
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Voices From The Field
2 March 2017
Innovations in the draft Constitution of Burkina Faso
Voices From The Field
21 December 2016
Constitution building in 2016 through the lens of ConstitutionNet’s Voices from the Field
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News
13 July 2016
A wave of constitutional reforms in West Africa
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