Burkina Faso firms urged to secure digital identities
A digital lab in Ouagadougou highlighted risks to domain names and online branding for businesses.
50 participants gathered online and in Ouagadougou on October 29, 2026, for the first DNS & Brand Lab, urging Burkinabè companies to protect their domain names and digital identities. Organized by Digitales Solidaires with national and international partners, the event focused on domain management, cybersecurity, and brand protection.
Rodrigue Guiguemdé, president of Digitales Solidaires, stressed that domain names are strategic assets like brands, warning that companies risk losing website and email access if they don't control their domain registration. Izaï Toé of ABDI emphasized promoting the national ".bf" extension and digital sovereignty, while Abdoul Aziz Kabré of Internet Society Burkina Faso called for rigorous protection of digital assets.
The lab highlighted the importance of verifying domain ownership, controlling access, and monitoring renewal dates. Discussions also centered on the " .bf " national extension as a tool for Burkinabè businesses to assert their local identity and build a trusted online presence.
Why it mattersBurkinabè businesses face risks of losing control over their websites and professional emails if their domain names are not properly managed.