Burkina Faso’s transitional government has been granted a five-year extension starting from July 2nd, following national consultations held on Saturday. The decision, announced by Colonel Moussa Diallo, chairman of the organising committee, follows the signing of a new charter by transitional President Ibrahim Traore. The consultations involved civil society representatives, security and defence forces, and lawmakers in the transitional assembly. Under the new charter, President Traore will be eligible to run in elections at the end of the extended transitional period, as reported by Radiodiffusion Television du Burkina. The news of the extension comes amidst discussions of a potential confederation between Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, with the long-term goal of forming a federation between these West African neighbours.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 27, 2024 06:16 UTC