Burkina Faso Junta Prolongs Transition by 5 Years

Burkina Faso's military junta has extended its transition period by five years following national consultations, despite most political parties boycotting the talks. The junta, which took power in September 2022, has struggled to address security issues and has shifted its military alliances from France to Russia. The new charter allows for potential elections before the end of the transition period, with Capt. Ibrahim Traore remaining as transitional president.