Colonial Wigs In Courts

Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant move to decolonize the country’s judicial system. Announcing the decision, President Traoré stressed the importance of breaking away from colonial traditions and embracing practices that reflect Burkina Faso’s cultural heritage. The ban is part of his broader push to foster national identity and assert the country’s sovereignty. Colonial-era wigs have long been symbols of foreign influence in African legal systems. Burkina Faso now joins other nations on the continent in discarding such relics in favor of indigenous…