Burkina Faso’s military government has extended its rule for another five years, following a national dialogue that concluded with an agreement to prolong the transition to civilian governance.
The decision, formalized through a newly approved charter, delays the return to democracy until July 2029.
Colonel Moussa Diallo, chairman of the National Dialogue committee, announced the extension, stating, “The duration of the transition is fixed at 60 months from July 2, 2024.”
This decision emerged from talks initially intended to outline a roadmap for restoring civilian rule in a nation beset by political instability and violence.
The military, which came to power in a 2022 coup, had previously pledged to hold elections in July 2024.
However, the new charter indicates that elections might occur sooner if the security situation improves, though the transition period remains officially set at five years.
