Burkina Faso to Connect 750 “White Zones” by 2025 Under Digital Inclusion Drive
The project is a decisive step toward the government’s goal of eliminating all white zones—areas without telecom coverage—by 2027.
The Ministry of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications (MTDPCE) has announced a major milestone in its “zero white zone” initiative, revealing that 750 unserved areas will be connected by 2025. The project is a decisive step toward the government’s goal of eliminating all white zones—areas without telecom coverage—by 2027.
This large-scale effort is designed to bridge the digital divide, guarantee access to digital services for all citizens, expand online public services, and strengthen the national digital economy. It will be jointly financed by the Fund for Access and Universal Service (FASU) and the Project for Accelerating Digital Transformation (PACTDIGITAL).
The initiative aligns with the vision of President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has placed connectivity and inclusivity at the heart of Burkina Faso’s digital transformation agenda. The official launch will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Ouahigouya, the capital of the Yaadga region. The ceremony will be chaired by the Minister of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications, Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane, and will bring together regional governors, the Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts Regulation (ARCEP), telecommunications operators, and key technical and financial partners.
The Ministry highlighted that 138 white zones were already connected in 2024 through state support via FASU, underscoring the government’s determination to ensure equitable access to telecommunications services for all Burkinabè citizens.
With this new phase, Burkina Faso is positioning itself to accelerate digital inclusion, reduce inequalities in connectivity, and lay stronger foundations for a resilient digital economy by 2027.
