What roles do French and English have under Burkina Faso’s constitution?

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Under the constitution of Burkina Faso, both French and English are designated as working languages.1

While French previously held the status of the country's official language, this designation was changed to that of a working language in 2024. As of 2024, the country's many national languages have been granted official language status.12