Emile Zerbo
Burkina FasopoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Emile Zerbo serves as the Minister of State in charge of Territorial Administration in Burkina Faso. He is recognized for his efforts to reform and strengthen traditional leadership structures in the country. Zerbo was in the news for his advocacy of a newly adopted law that aims to clarify and regulate the roles of customary chiefs, emphasizing their importance in maintaining peace and community cohesion.
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Émile Zerbo is the Minister of State who emphasized the balanced and protective nature of the new law on religious freedoms.
Libertés religieuses au Burkina Faso : Les représentants du peuple adoptent la loi pour la cohésion nationaleBurkina Faso· 2026-06-20
He is the Minister of Territorial Administration and Mobility who indicated the importance of the driving license operation in reducing traffic accident risks.
Opération permis de conduire: 1 200 jeunes retenus pour l’édition 2026Burkina Faso· 2026-06-20
Émile ZERBO is one of the co-sponsors of the event alongside Pingdwendé Gilbert OUÉDRAOGO.
SENAC-UB 2026 : « Faites de la culture et du patriotisme les piliers intangibles de votre engagement citoyen », Pingdwendé Gilbert OUEDRAOGOBurkina Faso· 2026-06-19
Emile Zerbo expressed pride in the completion of the new fire station project in Saaba.
Brigade des Sapeurs-pompiers: une nouvelle caserne inaugurée à SaabaBurkina Faso· 2026-02-23
Émile Zerbo announced the adoption of a decree regarding the composition and installation of special delegations.
Burkina Faso : Baisse historique des cas et décès liés au paludisme en 2025Burkina Faso· 2026-02-19
Emile Zerbo presented the legal texts to the transitional legislative assembly following the dissolution of political parties.
Dissolution des partis et formations politiques : le projet de loi acté par les députésBurkina Faso· 2026-02-10
Emile Zerbo inaugurated a medical block at the military medical center in Dédougou.
Centre médical militaire de Dédougou: le ministre Emile Zerbo inaugure un bloc médical d’hospitalisationBurkina Faso· 2026-02-09
Minister Emile Zerbo cited the digitization of civil status registers as a significant achievement.
Evaluation des ministres: des taux d’exécution satisfaisantsBurkina Faso· 2026-02-03
According to Burkina Faso's Interior Minister Emile Zerbo, the ban is part of plans to 'rebuild the state' after what he said were 'numerous abuses' in the country's multiparty system.
Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties
Ghana· 2026-01-31
Interior Minister Emile Zerbo said the decision is part of a wider plan to 'rebuild the state.'
Burkina Faso military government dissolves all political parties
Tanzania· 2026-01-30Émile Zerbo stated that the decision to dissolve political parties is part of the state's refoundation.
Burkina Faso: Dissolution des partis et formations politiquesBurkina Faso· 2026-01-29Emile Zerbo expressed satisfaction over the reception of the buses, emphasizing the importance of mobility for development.
Mobilité urbaine: un deuxième lot de 375 bus au profit de la SOTRACOBurkina Faso· 2026-01-28
Emile Zerbo is the Minister in charge of Territorial Administration in Burkina Faso.
Emile Zerbo, ministre chargé de l’Administration territoriale: « La loi sur le statut de la chefferie coutumière et traditionnelle est un motif de fierté pour le Burkina Faso »Burkina Faso· 2026-01-16
Emile Zerbo described the adoption of the law on customary and traditional chieftaincy as unprecedented.
Assemblée législative de Transition: les lois portant statut de la chefferie coutumière et traditionnelle et « Faso Bu Kaoore » adoptéesBurkina Faso· 2026-01-15Emile Zerbo is the Territorial Administration Minister of Burkina Faso who commented on the unauthorized entry of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft.
Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace
United Kingdom· 2025-12-09
Emile Zerbo was represented by Adjima Thiombiano at the event.
Journées portes ouvertes de l’aviation civile du Burkina Faso: valoriser la diversité des formations aéronautiquesBurkina Faso· 2025-12-09
Emile Zerbo is the Minister of State for Territorial Administration and Mobility, emphasizing the importance of transport reforms.
Etats généraux des transports terrestres et maritimes: la rénovation du parc automobile, une nécessitéBurkina Faso· 2025-12-04
Emile Zerbo stated that the transport sector is vital and has both achievements and shortcomings.
Etats généraux des transports : appréhender les problèmes pour moderniser le secteurBurkina Faso· 2025-12-02
Emile Zerbo is the Minister of State and Minister of Territorial Administration and Mobility who visited the site of the fire.
Arrondissement n°02 de Ouagadougou : 160 étals ravagés par un incendie au marché de PaspangaBurkina Faso· 2025-12-01
Emile Zerbo is the Minister of Territorial Administration who discussed the state of green spaces and administrative reserves.
Assemblée législative de Transition: la gestion du stade du 4-Août, des espaces verts et la contribution de la diaspora en débatBurkina Faso· 2025-11-12
Emile Zerbo presided over the launch ceremony of the educational radio-television.
Education nationale: une Radio-Télévision Educative pour renforcer le système éducatifBurkina Faso· 2025-11-06
Emile Zerbo is the Minister of State in charge of Territorial Administration.
Conseil des ministres : Bientôt une carte d’identité biométrique AESBurkina Faso· 2025-11-06
Emile Zerbo reassured the parliamentarians about the government's decision to dissolve the CENI.
Assemblée législative de Transition: la dissolution de la CENI actée par les députésBurkina Faso· 2025-11-03
Emile Zerbo conducted the ceremony for the reception of the new aircraft for Air Burkina.
Compagnie aérienne Air Burkina: un 2e « Embraer 190 » pour renforcer la flotteBurkina Faso· 2025-11-03
Emile Zerbo presided over the national forum on technical and vocational education and training in Burkina Faso.
Enseignement technique et professionnelle: des recommandations pour accélérer les réformes dans le domaineBurkina Faso· 2025-11-02
Émile Zerbo stated that the new code of local authorities introduces direct elections for the presidents of local authorities.
Conseil des ministres : Adoption d’un avant-projet de loi sur les collectivités territorialesBurkina Faso· 2025-10-30
Emile Zerbo encouraged citizens to uphold discipline and respect for public authority.
Nuit des étoiles du Faso: des « ambassadeurs » du civisme honorésBurkina Faso· 2025-10-17
Emile Zerbo attended the closing ceremony of the traditional sports meeting.
Grand meeting des sports traditionnels du FNPSL: cadre de valorisation de la culture et des valeurs ancestralesBurkina Faso· 2025-10-14
Emile Zerbo is the Minister of State for Territorial Administration and Mobility who presided over the closing ceremony of the first edition of the Grand meeting of traditional sports.
Sports traditionnels à Dédougou : une première édition pour ancrer la lutte traditionnelle et le tir à l’arcBurkina Faso· 2025-10-13
Emile Zerbo is the minister of State and highlighted the collective will to place transport and logistics at the heart of Burkina Faso's industrialization process.
Journée du chargeur burkinabè: les services de transport et logistique au cœur des réflexionsBurkina Faso· 2025-09-17
