Africa: All of Africa Today – July 18, 2025

Burkina Faso Dissolves Electoral Commission, Extends Military Rule to 2029

Burkina Faso’s military rulers disbanded its electoral commission, calling it a waste of money. According to RTB TV, the interior ministry will oversee future elections. In September 2022, the junta took power in a coup and implemented broad reforms, including delaying elections intended to restore civilian rule. A nationwide vote that was due the previous year was postponed, with the transition to democracy extended…