Burkina Faso has formally established a legal framework for its National Agency for Territory Surveillance (ANST), enabling the agency to carry out its missions effectively.
The decree, adopted by the government on Wednesday, was announced by official sources.
The ANST, which operates under the direct authority of the Presidency of Burkina Faso, is tasked with ensuring the security and safety of the national territory.
Its primary responsibilities include continuous aerial surveillance, strategic interventions, and close collaboration with the country’s defense and security forces, as well as the National Security Council.
This new legal foundation officially recognizes the ANST’s role in protecting and overseeing the country’s borders, an effort that has already been underway in practice.
According to the government, the agency has been functioning informally and has carried out surveillance operations to safeguard the nation.
The establishment of a robust legal framework aims to enhance the agency’s capacity to address the increasing security challenges facing the country.
With this decree, Burkina Faso seeks to bolster its internal security and ensure the effective management of territorial surveillance, crucial to maintaining the country’s stability and national security.
