OUAGADOUGOU—Burkina Faso’s law aimed at preventing and repressing corruption is set to be translated into five national languages, including Mooré, Dioula, Fulfuldé, Gourmantché, and Bissa, enhancing access and understanding among its diverse linguistic communities.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Higher Authority for State Control and the Fight against Corruption (ASCE-LC), in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, Literacy and Promotion of National Languages (MENAPLN), has initiated the translation of the anti-corruption law. This project marks a significant step in making legal resources available in the predominant languages spoken across Burkina Faso.

The translation project is currently in its first phase, focusing on the meticulous translation and drafting of the anti-corruption law. ASCE-LC’s communication service notes that following the translation, the challenge will be to develop mechanisms to popularize these documents among the population, ensuring that the law is both accessible and understandable to all.