US EditionBurkina Faso ruling junta dissolves independent electoral commission
BURKINA FASO, JUL 17 – The junta transferred election duties to ministries, citing cost and foreign influence concerns, while jihadist attacks doubled in early 2025, prolonging political instability, officials said.
- Burkina Faso's military rulers have disbanded the country's independent electoral commission, calling it a waste of money, and the interior ministry will handle elections in the future.
- The coup leaders have initiated sweeping reforms, including postponing elections for a return to civilian rule until July 2029, allowing leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré to remain in power and contest the next presidential election.
- The junta has rejected assistance from former colonial power France in favor of Russia and has been accused by rights groups of targeting civilians in its attempt to quash militants, as well as suppressing political activity and freedom of expression.
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The military government in Burkina Faso has announced the dissolution of the independent national election commission.
In Burkina Faso, the government announced the dissolution of the National Independent Electoral Commission (Ceni). A bill adopted on Wednesday 16 July in the Council of Ministers will be forwarded to the National Transitional Assembly for consideration. According to the Ministry of Territorial Administration, this measure is intended to preserve the electoral process from strong political influences and to limit those of foreigners.
Burkina Faso Junta Abolishes Electoral Commission: Paving Way for Sovereign Control
Burkina Faso's junta has dissolved its independent electoral commission, claiming it will enhance sovereign control over elections and limit foreign influence. This follows significant reforms since their 2022 coup. The Interior Ministry will now oversee future elections, as the junta aims to extend Capt. Ibrahim Traoré's leadership until 2029.
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