Burkina Faso junta announces dissolution of political parties

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced the dissolution of political parties, describing the move as part of a broader effort to rebuild the state.

The decision was made on Thursday during a meeting of the council of ministers presided over by Ibrahim Traore, the junta leader. A statement issued by the presidency’s communications directorate confirmed the action.

Émile Zerbo, the minister of territorial administration and mobility, said the move was a “great and important decision” aimed at the re-founding of the country. He explained that the existence of many political parties had caused political drift and deepened divisions among citizens.

The statement said the measure is aimed at preserving national unity, strengthening the coherence of governmental action, and opening the way for a reform of political governance.

The adopted decree states that the property of the dissolved parties should be handed over to the state.

“The draft laws will be passed to the Transitional Legislative Assembly as soon as possible,” Zerbo said.

Before the coup, the country had more than 100 registered political parties, with 15 represented in parliament after the 2020 general election.

After Traore seized power in a September 2022 coup, the parties were forced to suspend activities.

At the council of ministers meeting, a state development roadmap tagged the “Reliance plan” was also adopted.

The plan is valued at FCFA 36 trillion (around $65 billion) and stretches from 2026 to 2030.

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