Burkina Faso customs revenue exceeds 1,231 billion CFA francs
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Netafrique
Illustrative image · Mikhail Nilov · Pexels · Licence PexelsBurkina Faso's customs service has raised more than 1,231 billion CFA francs in cumulative revenue in 2026, already matching the 2025 total. In October, it collected more than 141 billion CFA francs, or 116% of the monthly target, according to customs director general Yves Kafando.
Burkina Faso's customs service had accumulated more than 1,231 billion CFA francs in revenue by the end of October 2026, already matching the total customs revenue for 2025. The director general of customs, Yves Kafando, announced the figure and praised the officers, reports Netafrique.
In October alone, the service collected more than 141 billion CFA francs, against a forecast of 121 billion, representing an execution rate of 116% and an excess of more than 20 billion. The 2026 budget year is due to end in two months.
Yves Kafando also praised the results of Operation Magnan, an anti-fraud operation conducted from 10 July to 15 October 2026. He attributed part of the revenue growth to the operation against illegal networks. Customs recently announced the seizure of 2,310 sticks of dynamite and 7,500 detonators on 28 October.
