Burkina Faso Junta Extends Rule by Five Years
TL;DR
Burkina Faso's military rulers will extend their control for another five years, delaying the transition to civilian rule initially promised for July 2024. The new charter, signed after national talks, prioritizes security and allows military leader Ibrahim Traore to run for president. The decision, amid ongoing violence and a shift in military alliances from France to Russia, raises concerns about democratic backsliding in the region.
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