Burkina Faso
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Burkina Faso. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Burkina Faso maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Minimum Age
18+ years
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Government announces ban on pornographic content and strict control of social media: The Burkinabé government reportedly announced an interdiction of pornographic content across the territory, ensuring strict control of media and social networks. Internauts are expected to abstain from liking, commenting, or sharing content deemed contrary to moral values, under penalty of imprisonment (1 to 5 years). (Note: This date is in the future relative to the current date, suggesting a planned measure or a reporting error. A fact-checking source from 2025-05-29 clarifies that a blanket ban on pornographic websites for personal browsing does not exist, but public dissemination is restricted).
- Heavily Regulated
Loi organique N°041-2023/ALT becomes effective: The organic law N°041-2023/ALT, which frames the actions and operations of the Conseil Supérieur de la Communication (CSC), became effective.
- Heavily Regulated
CSC bans broadcasting of pornographic and homosexual content: The Conseil Supérieur de la Communication (CSC), Burkina Faso’s media regulatory authority, issued a directive banning the broadcasting of pornographic and homosexual content on media platforms (radio, television). This decision aims to protect minors from inappropriate content and content against the country’s values.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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senego.comburkina-faso-interdiction-de-la-distribution-de-contenus-pornographiques_166014.html
dubawa.orghas-burkina-faso-banned-porn-websites
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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