Africa: All of Africa Today – January 30, 2026

Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves All Political Parties

Burkina Faso’s military-led government dissolved all political parties by decree, ending their ability to operate even internally. The government said the move was necessary because the proliferation of parties had caused abuses, fueled divisions, and weakened the social fabric. A bill scrapping party statutes, financing rules, and the post of opposition leader was to be sent to the transitional council, with all party assets transferred to the…