The previous decree on the methods of identifying subscribers to electronic communications services in Burkina Faso was adopted in December 2018. The government considers that its implementation did not lead to the expected results. The Burkinabe government has decided to modify the procedures for identifying subscribers to electronic communications services in Burkina Faso. The measure was...

Last June, the telecoms regulator of Burkina Faso unveiled new terms applicable to offers from mobile telephone operators. Designed in conjunction with consumer associations, the new measures were rejected by telecoms companies. The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts of Burkina Faso (ARCEP) announced, at the beginning of the week, the suspension of the new...

Last April, Burkinabè telecom users led a protest against operators and their services deemed too expensive. About three months later, consumers are not seeing major differences despite commitments from telecom companies.  From August 8, telecommunications consumers will start a new campaign of protest against the Burkinabé mobile telephone operators Moov Africa, Orange and Telecel. This was announced...