Land grabbing scandal in Burkina Faso: Withheld report exposes political corruption

Land grabbing scandal in Burkina Faso: Withheld report exposes political corruption

For years, land and housing have stood at the center of political tension in Burkina Faso. The West African country, already plagued by insecurity, poverty, and displacement caused by conflict, is also experiencing a worsening housing crisis. But instead of addressing the urgent need for affordable homes, evidence now shows that politicians and their allies may have profited from a system rife with abuse, speculation, and land grabbing. A parlia…