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In Burkina Faso, a young military captain turned coup leader, Ibrahim Traoré, is gaining a Pan-African reputation as he leads a revolution, with his image widely displayed across the country and beyond.
Burkina Faso's military rulers have disbanded the electoral commission, citing cost and sovereignty concerns, and will now have the interior ministry oversee future elections, as the country remains under military transition following a coup led by Ibrahim Traoré, amidst ongoing jihadist violence and political instability.
Burkina Faso's military government, led by Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has extended its rule by five years, allowing Traoré to contest the next presidential election. This decision follows a national consultation and an amended charter, citing the need to address ongoing jihadist insurgency before holding elections. The move aligns Burkina Faso with neighboring Mali, which has also extended military rule. The international community has criticized Burkina Faso for human rights violations in its fight against Islamist militants.