News|MilitaryBurkina Faso’s military government dissolves political partiesInterior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
## Decree Dissolving Political Parties in Burkina Faso
Decree Dissolving Political Parties in Burkina Faso
On Thu, the military-led government of Burkina Faso issued a decree dissolving all political parties. This follows a period of suspension of activities after a coup four years prior. The decree was passed by the nation's council of ministers as part of a broader government strategy to address internal challenges.
The Interior Minister, Emile Zerbo, stated that the decision aims to "rebuild the state" in response to alleged widespread abuses and dysfunction within the country's multiparty system. According to Zerbo, the proliferation of political parties has contributed to divisions and weakened social cohesion.
The decree results in the disbanding of all political parties and formations, with their assets being transferred to the state. Prior to the coup, Burkina Faso had over 100 registered political parties, with 15 parties represented in parliament following the 2020 election.
On Thu, the military-led government of Burkina Faso issued a decree dissolving all political parties.
Burkina Faso is currently led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, who assumed power in a coup in September 2022. This was the second military coup within a year, with the first overthrowing democratically elected President Roch Marc Kabore. The military leadership has since shifted alliances, cutting ties with France and seeking security support from Russia.
In 2024, the government intensified its crackdown on dissent by ordering internet service providers to suspend access to certain international news websites. Additionally, Burkina Faso has aligned itself with neighboring Mali and Niger, both under military rule, to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to bolster economic and military cooperation.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
