Burkina Faso's leadership has ordered the dissolution of around 200 associations.

In total, the Sahel country suspended 205 associations, all based in Burkina, involved in health, education, women's rights, farming, the environment, culture and sport.

In July 2025, transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traore signed a law restricting the workings of rights groups and syndicates.

"During the suspension period, only actions designed to ensure the associations are respecting the law are allowed," the government said in a decree.

International NGOs and charities that receive foreign donations are regularly accused by Burkina Faso of spying or collusion with terrorists fighting the army.