Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament on Monday approved a bill banning all political parties, a move observers say consolidates the control of the military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The legislation, passed without opposition, repeals the charter of political parties and laws governing party financing, electoral…
Authorities in Burkina Faso have announced that they have thwarted a fresh coup attempt, underscoring the continued political volatility facing the West African nation. Officials said the alleged plot was uncovered late on Saturday night, January 3, before it could be executed, and that security forces remain on high alert.…
