Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM

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Burkina Faso's military junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has officially banned all political parties, extending a suspension that began after the 2022 coup. Interior Minister Emile Zerbo stated the ban is intended to "rebuild the state" by addressing alleged abuses and divisions caused by the multiparty system. The decree prohibits all party operations, and their assets will be transferred to the state. A draft law formalizing the ban will be submitted to the Transitional Legislative Assembly. Prior to the coup, Burkina Faso had over 100 registered political parties, with 15 represented in parliament. The 2022 coup ousted Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, further destabilizing the West African nation.

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