Selected year snapshot
For 2014, the active event in this file is Accord de Bangui révisé du 24 février 1999 (Annexe VII – Droit d'auteur).
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Current rationale
Burkina Faso is a member of OAPI (Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle). The revised Bangui Agreement of 24 February 1999 (Annex VII on Copyright) replaced the 1977 Bangui Agreement and became the directly applicable copyright law in OAPI member states. It entered into force on 28 February 2002. Annex VII contains exceptions and limitations provisions. However, the full verbatim text of the relevant exception articles could not be retrieved and verified via web search during this session. The Bangui Agreement is directly applicable in Burkina Faso without need for national transposition. Classification remains AMBIGUOUS because the verbatim text could not be confirmed.
Exceptions considered
Presumed exceptions including private reproduction, quotation, and possibly educational/research use under the revised Bangui Agreement, but text not verified
Law changes
Zatu an VII 0013/FP/PRES du 16 novembre 1989 portant régime de la propriété littéraire et artistique au Burkina Faso
Baseline · Effective 1989-11-16
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Relevant section: Art. 16, Art. 17
Dates: Effective 1989-11-16 · Enacted 1989-11-16
Why this score
The baseline copyright law in force on 1990-01-01 in Burkina Faso was the Zatu an VII 0013/FP/PRES of 16 November 1989 on literary and artistic property. This law entered into force in 1989. WIPO Lex lists this law but the full statutory text could not be retrieved or verified via web search. The WIPO Lex record indicates the law contains exceptions and limitations provisions (Articles 16-17 are typically the relevant exception articles in Francophone African copyright laws of this era, modeled on the Bangui Agreement of 1977/1999). Without access to the verbatim text, the precise scope of exceptions for research, private use, or quotation cannot be confirmed. Classification is therefore AMBIGUOUS due to inability to verify the statutory text, not due to textual indeterminacy.
Exceptions considered
Presumed exceptions for private use and quotation, based on typical Francophone African copyright law structure of this era, but text not verified
Source links
Loi n°032-99/AN du 22 décembre 1999 portant protection de la propriété littéraire et artistique
Relevant update · Effective 2000-01-01
60%
Relevant section: Art. 19, Art. 20, Art. 21, Art. 22
Dates: Effective 2000-01-01 · Enacted 1999-12-22
Why this score
Law No. 032-99/AN of 22 December 1999 is the national copyright law of Burkina Faso that complements the Bangui Agreement. Article 19(1) permits reproduction, translation, adaptation, arrangement or other transformation of a lawfully published work exclusively for the private use of the user ('exclusivement pour l'usage privé de l'utilisateur'). This covers reproduction of full works for private use, which includes private study and individual research. However, it is restricted to 'private use' of the individual user, meaning it does not authorize sharing, communication, or institutional use. Article 19(2) permits quotation only. Article 19(3) permits use for teaching illustration but not specifically for research. There is no general fair use, fair dealing, or specific research exception beyond the private use provision. There is no TDM exception. There is no library/institutional exception for research. The most permissive exception for research purposes is Art. 19(1) — private use covering reproduction of full works of any type by any individual user, but restricted to private use only (no sharing). This maps to LIGHT BLUE: reproduction of full works permitted, but restricted to individual/private use, no sharing authorized. The non-commercial nature of private use is a classification-neutral factor and was not considered in the color assignment.
Exceptions considered
Reproduction, translation, adaptation, arrangement or other transformation of a lawfully published work, exclusively for the private use of the user
Quotation from a lawfully published work in another work, conforming to fair practice, extent justified by purpose
Use by way of illustration for teaching purposes in publications, broadcasts, or recordings
Original text
Art. 19.- Nonobstant les dispositions de l'article 18 ci-dessus, sont licites, sans le consentement de l'auteur et sans paiement d'une rémunération, les utilisations ci-après d'une oeuvre licitement publiée : 1) la reproduction, la traduction, l'adaptation, l'arrangement ou autre transformation d'une telle oeuvre, exclusivement pour l'usage privé de l'utilisateur ; 2) l'inclusion de citations tirées d'une telle oeuvre dans une autre oeuvre, y compris des citations d'articles de journaux et de périodiques sous forme de revues de presse, à condition que cette inclusion soit conforme aux bons usages et que son étendue ne dépasse pas celle justifiée par le but poursuivi ; que la source de l'oeuvre utilisée et le nom de l'auteur soient mentionnés dans l'oeuvre où la citation est incluse ; 3) l'utilisation d'une telle oeuvre à titre d'illustration dans des publications, des émissions de radiodiffusion ou des enregistrements sonores ou visuels effectués à des fins d'enseignement, dans la mesure justifiée par le but poursuivi, à condition que cette utilisation soit conforme aux bons usages et que la source de l'oeuvre utilisée et le nom de l'auteur soient mentionnés dans la publication, l'émission ou l'enregistrement où l'illustration est incluse ; 4) la reproduction, sous forme d'articles de presse ou sous forme de radiodiffusion ou de communication au public, d'articles d'actualité de discussion économique, politique ou religieuse publiés dans des journaux ou périodiques, ou d'oeuvres radiodiffusées ayant le même caractère, dans les cas où la reproduction, la radiodiffusion ou ladite communication n'est pas expressément réservée ; 5) la reproduction à des fins de compte rendu d'un événement d'actualité, par la photographie, la cinématographie ou par voie de radiodiffusion ou de communication au public, d'oeuvres vues ou entendues au cours de cet événement, dans la mesure justifiée par le but d'information poursuivi ; 6) la reproduction d'oeuvres d'art et d'architecture par la photographie, le film, la télévision, lorsque lesdites oeuvres sont situées en permanence dans un lieu public ; 7) l'importation de copies d'une telle oeuvre faite par une personne physique à des fins personnelles.
English rendering
[Unofficial translation]: Art. 19.- Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 18 above, the following uses of a lawfully published work are lawful, without the consent of the author and without payment of remuneration: 1) the reproduction, translation, adaptation, arrangement or other transformation of such a work, exclusively for the private use of the user; 2) the inclusion of quotations taken from such a work in another work, including quotations from newspaper and periodical articles in the form of press reviews, provided that such inclusion conforms to fair practice and that its extent does not exceed that justified by the purpose pursued; that the source of the work used and the name of the author are mentioned in the work in which the quotation is included; 3) the use of such a work by way of illustration in publications, broadcasts or sound or visual recordings made for teaching purposes, to the extent justified by the purpose pursued, provided that such use conforms to fair practice and that the source of the work used and the name of the author are mentioned in the publication, broadcast or recording in which the illustration is included; 4) the reproduction, in the form of press articles or by broadcasting or communication to the public, of articles on current economic, political or religious topics published in newspapers or periodicals, or of broadcast works of the same character, in cases where the reproduction, broadcasting or said communication is not expressly reserved; 5) the reproduction for the purpose of reporting on a current event, by photography, cinematography or by broadcasting or communication to the public, of works seen or heard during that event, to the extent justified by the informatory purpose pursued; 6) the reproduction of works of art and architecture by photography, film, television, when said works are permanently situated in a public place; 7) the importation of copies of such a work made by a natural person for personal purposes.
Source links
Accord de Bangui révisé du 24 février 1999 (Annexe VII – Droit d'auteur)
Relevant update · Effective 2002-02-28
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Relevant section: Annexe VII, Art. 11, Art. 12, Art. 13
Dates: Effective 2002-02-28 · Enacted 1999-02-24
Why this score
Burkina Faso is a member of OAPI (Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle). The revised Bangui Agreement of 24 February 1999 (Annex VII on Copyright) replaced the 1977 Bangui Agreement and became the directly applicable copyright law in OAPI member states. It entered into force on 28 February 2002. Annex VII contains exceptions and limitations provisions. However, the full verbatim text of the relevant exception articles could not be retrieved and verified via web search during this session. The Bangui Agreement is directly applicable in Burkina Faso without need for national transposition. Classification remains AMBIGUOUS because the verbatim text could not be confirmed.
Exceptions considered
Presumed exceptions including private reproduction, quotation, and possibly educational/research use under the revised Bangui Agreement, but text not verified
Source links
Accord de Bangui révisé du 14 décembre 2015 (Annexe VII – Droit d'auteur et droits voisins)
Relevant update · Effective 2022-03-14
60%
Relevant section: Annexe VII, Art. 24, Art. 25
Dates: Effective 2022-03-14 · Enacted 2015-12-14
Why this score
The Bangui Agreement was revised again on 14 December 2015. The revised Annex VII on copyright and related rights entered into force in OAPI member states. The 2015 revision modernized certain provisions but the exception articles (Art. 24-25 of the revised Annex VII) maintain a structure similar to the 1999 version, including private use exceptions and quotation rights. However, the full verbatim text of the 2015 revised exception articles could not be retrieved during this search session. Based on the structure of the OAPI framework and the continuing national law (Loi n°032-99/AN), the classification remains LIGHT BLUE. The national law's Art. 19(1) private use exception remains the most permissive provision for research purposes. No TDM exception has been introduced.
Exceptions considered
Reproduction, translation, adaptation, arrangement or other transformation of a lawfully published work, exclusively for the private use of the user
Exceptions and limitations under the revised OAPI framework, presumed to include private use and quotation provisions similar to prior versions
Source links
Loi n°032-99/AN du 22 décembre 1999 portant protection de la propriété littéraire et artistique / Accord de Bangui révisé (Annexe VII)
Current law confirmation · Effective 2025-01-01
60%
Relevant section: Art. 19 (Loi n°032-99/AN)
Dates: Effective 2025-01-01
Why this score
As of 2025, the copyright law in force in Burkina Faso consists of the national Law No. 032-99/AN of 22 December 1999 and the revised Bangui Agreement (Annex VII). No new national copyright law or amendment introducing a research-specific exception, fair dealing/fair use clause, TDM exception, or library/institutional exception has been identified. The most permissive exception for research purposes remains Art. 19(1) of the national law, which permits reproduction, translation, adaptation, arrangement or other transformation of a lawfully published work exclusively for the private use of the user. This covers full works of any type but is restricted to private/individual use only. No sharing or communication is authorized. No institutional exception for research exists. No TDM exception exists. This maps to LIGHT BLUE: reproduction of full works of any type is permitted, but only for private use of the individual user, with no authorization for sharing or institutional use. Classification-neutral factors (non-commercial restriction, lawful publication requirement) were not considered in the color assignment.
Exceptions considered
Reproduction, translation, adaptation, arrangement or other transformation of a lawfully published work, exclusively for the private use of the user — covers full works, any type, individual users only, no sharing
Quotation from a lawfully published work, conforming to fair practice, extent justified by purpose — limited to excerpts/quotations only
Use by way of illustration for teaching purposes — limited to teaching, not research per se; covers use (broader than reproduction) but restricted to educational illustration
Original text
Art. 19.- Nonobstant les dispositions de l'article 18 ci-dessus, sont licites, sans le consentement de l'auteur et sans paiement d'une rémunération, les utilisations ci-après d'une oeuvre licitement publiée : 1) la reproduction, la traduction, l'adaptation, l'arrangement ou autre transformation d'une telle oeuvre, exclusivement pour l'usage privé de l'utilisateur ;
English rendering
[Unofficial translation]: Art. 19.- Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 18 above, the following uses of a lawfully published work are lawful, without the consent of the author and without payment of remuneration: 1) the reproduction, translation, adaptation, arrangement or other transformation of such a work, exclusively for the private use of the user;