Military junta in Burkina Faso dissolves independent electoral body, centralizing power.
On July 17, 2025, Burkina Faso’s military-led government dissolved its Independent National Electoral Commission, citing financial constraints and the need for streamlined administration. Control over electoral affairs now rests with the interior ministry.
This is the latest move in a series of structural changes following the 2022 coup. Under a newly ratified charter, junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré has extended his tenure until 2029, delaying previous electoral promises.
Critics view the dissolution as part of a regional trend—military regimes eroding democratic safeguards under the pretense of national security. Civil society groups warn this action undermines transparency and diminishes civic engagement in the electoral process.
Despite backlash from international observers, junta officials maintain that centralization will enhance efficiency.
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