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Burkina Faso’s military government has dissolved all the political parties in the country, repealing the laws governing their operation.
The development was announced by the presidency’s communications directorate in a statement on Thursday after junta leader Ibrahim Traore presided over the council of ministers meeting.
According to the Minister of Territorial Administration and Mobility, Émile Zerbo, the “great and important decision is part of the re-founding of the state”.
The statement from the presidency said the numerous political parties have led to drifting, favouring the division of citizens and weakening the social fabric.
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It added that the decision is aimed at preserving national unity, strengthening the coherence of governmental action, and opening the way for a reform of political governance.
Zerbo said, “The draft laws will be passed to the Transitional Legislative Assembly as soon as possible.”
Political parties in Burkina Faso were forced to halt activities after Traore seized power in 2022. The country had over 100 registered political parties, with 15 represented in parliament after the 2020 general election.
