Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso, a West African nation, is currently under military rule led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a 2022 coup. The junta has recently dissolved all political parties, a move criticized as suppressing dissent and shrinking civic space. The government claims the proliferation of parties fueled divisions. This action follows a period where political activities were already suspended. Adding to the political turmoil, former President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who was ousted by Traoré, has been extradited from Togo to Burkina Faso, accused of plotting to assassinate Traoré. These events highlight the ongoing political instability and authoritarian tendencies within the country.