Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore Abolishes School Fees, Declare Free Education From Primary To University
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore Abolishes School Fees, Declare Free Education From Primary To University
In a groundbreaking initiative to overhaul the country’s education system, President Ibrahim Traoré has declared the elimination of all school fees in Burkina Faso, making education completely free from the primary level through to the university level.
The announcement has been widely applauded as a bold step toward expanding access to quality education and advancing social equity in Burkina Faso.
Government sources confirm that the policy is taking immediate effect and forms a key part of a wider initiative to equip the country’s youth and strengthen national development through education.
This landmark decision comes at a time when economic difficulties have made it increasingly hard for many families—especially in rural areas—to afford school fees.
By eliminating these financial barriers, the government hopes to boost enrollment and retention, curb dropout rates, and bridge the educational divide between urban and underserved regions.
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Education advocates and international partners have hailed the reform as visionary, though concerns remain over the sustainability of funding and the capacity of existing infrastructure to accommodate a likely surge in student numbers.
Nevertheless, the move reflects a strong governmental commitment to inclusive progress and a reaffirmation of education as a basic human right.
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Source: Nkonkonsa.con
