Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, a landmark decision aimed at decolonizing the nation’s judicial system.
In his announcement, President Traoré emphasized the need to break free from colonial traditions and adopt practices that honour the country’s cultural heritage.
With this decision, Burkina Faso joins other African nations revisiting colonial legacies and implementing systems that resonate more deeply with their people.
For centuries, colonial-era wigs have symbolized foreign influence in African legal systems. This bold move is seen as a step toward redefining governance and justice across the continent, inspiring a vision of self-determination and cultural pride.
