Burkina Faso’s military rule to continue for another five years

Burkina Faso’s ruling junta to remain in power until 2027, delaying the transition to democracy and raising concerns about the state of democracy in West and Central Africa.

Burkina Faso experienced a severe escalation of deadly attacks in 2023. / Photo: Reuters Archive

The military authorities seized power in a 2022 coup and promised to hold elections in July this year to restore civilian rule, but also said that security considerations would take priority.

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