Prior to the coup, Burkina Faso had over 100 registered political parties, with 15 holding seats in parliament after the 2020 general election. Burkina Faso’s military-led government has ordered the dissolution of all political parties and scrapped the laws that govern their activities, according to a decree approved by the nation’s council of ministers on Thursday. “Our review found that the multiplication of political parties had fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion,” Zerbo added, explaining the rationale behind the drastic step. Prior to the coup, Burkina Faso had over 100 registered political parties, with 15 holding seats in parliament after the 2020 general election. The decree marks the latest attempt by Burkina Faso’s military rulers to consolidate control and reshape the country’s political landscape amid ongoing security challenges.

Source: Daily Nation January 30, 2026 05:39 UTC