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Burkina Faso's military junta disbands electoral commission, calling it a waste of money
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 18, 2025

The Ministry of Interior will handle future elections in the country that has been under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré since September 2022...

Coups in West Africa have five things in common: Knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
The Conversation  |  Jul 06, 2025

Coup governments across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have shifted away from western alliances and towards Russia, deepening military and economic ties...

Inmates escape Niger prison holding militants
Reuters  |  Jul 12, 2024

The ministry statement did not say how many prisoners had escaped Koutoukale, which lies 50 km (30 miles) northwest of the capital Niamey.

Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years
Reuters  |  May 26, 2024

The new charter also allows Traore to run for president when the elections take place.

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