Burkina Faso: 21 civil servants dismissed for using fake diplomas
The Council of Ministers, chaired by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, made several key decisions during its session this Thursday. Among them was the dismissal of 21 public servants for diploma falsification.
According to the Minister of Public Service, Mathias Traoré, this action is part of the government’s commitment to fighting corruption and cleaning up the administration. In a related move, a decree was adopted establishing a mandatory service clause.
This clause requires civil servants to remain in government service for a minimum of 15 years, unless they reimburse the state for their government-funded training costs.
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Under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, a supplementary finance bill was approved. It provides for an additional 150 billion CFA francs in revenue to fund priority expenditures, notably major infrastructure investments.
The government also amended the General Tax Code, introducing the following changes:
- A VAT exemption on fish food to support the agro-pastoral and fisheries offensive.
- The introduction of a tax on undeveloped land plots, ranging from 750 to 1,000 CFA francs per square meter depending on the zone, with an annual 20% increase.
For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a decree redefines the assignment conditions and benefits for diplomatic personnel.
Notably, it eliminates state coverage for children’s school fees and limits certain benefits to reduce government expenditures.
In the area of justice, the government adopted a bill to establish the “Faso Bukaste Law.” This law creates a mechanism for the traditional settlement of disputes in villages and sectors, intended to work in tandem with the conventional court system.
The Council of Ministers also announced that its sessions will now be held every Thursday instead of Wednesday.
Olivier TOE
