Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what's next?

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Kwame Peter 19 hours ago

Any Ghanaian who has not seen this nonsense before?

Any Ghanaian who has not seen this nonsense before?
Mr Smith 17 hours ago

To hell with their so called democracy.

To hell with their so called democracy.
Truth Table 18 hours ago

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) .
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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) .
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Holy Sinner 15 hours ago

Who is this stupid journalist referring to Burkina Faso as a troubled country?.

Who is this stupid journalist referring to Burkina Faso as a troubled country?.
Bobo 14 hours ago

Traore should organise free and fair elections as soon as possible if he is that popular to further entrench himself in power legitimately and continue his good works. Failure in this will put him in a bad light and make his ...
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Traore should organise free and fair elections as soon as possible if he is that popular to further entrench himself in power legitimately and continue his good works. Failure in this will put him in a bad light and make his government grapple with insecurities.
Solo 13 hours ago

Democracy alone doesn't work in Africa

Democracy alone doesn't work in Africa
Alexander Boateng 12 hours ago

Yes he's a good leader

Yes he's a good leader
Opoku Mensah 11 hours ago

Military rule is abnormal, dangerous, risky, and a threat to peace and human dignity, no matter how the leader tries to be responsible. How can one man decide and control the affairs of the executive, legislature, and judicia ...
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Military rule is abnormal, dangerous, risky, and a threat to peace and human dignity, no matter how the leader tries to be responsible. How can one man decide and control the affairs of the executive, legislature, and judiciary for a country of huge diversity? Even if a situation in a country warrants a military takeover, it should not remain in power for more than six months to pave the way for a constitutional government. We, human beings, have our limitations; hence, absolute power corrupts absolutely. The Burkinabés are indeed going through a serious repressive regime, but they don't have the opportunity to be heard. It is only the military propaganda that has the power to be heard, which is contrary to what is the reality.
Maxwell 10 hours ago

Military rule is inherently abnormal, dangerous, and deeply risky. It is a grave threat to peace and human dignity, regardless of how responsible or well-intentioned a military leader may claim to be. How can a single individ ...
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Military rule is inherently abnormal, dangerous, and deeply risky. It is a grave threat to peace and human dignity, regardless of how responsible or well-intentioned a military leader may claim to be. How can a single individual legitimately decide and control the affairs of the executive, legislature, and judiciary in a country marked by vast ethnic, cultural, and political diversity? Such concentration of power is fundamentally incompatible with justice and accountability.

Even where a nation’s circumstances appear to justify a military intervention, such an arrangement should be strictly temporary. A military government should not remain in power for more than six months, during which it must pave the way for a return to constitutional and civilian rule. History has repeatedly shown that prolonged military governance erodes institutions rather than strengthens them.

As human beings, we all have limitations. This is precisely why unchecked authority is dangerous. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, no matter the character or intentions of the individual wielding it. Without institutional restraints, transparency, and popular consent, governance easily degenerates into repression.

The people of Burkina Faso are presently enduring a harsh and repressive regime, yet they lack meaningful avenues to express their grievances or be heard. Their voices are drowned out by state-controlled military propaganda, which dominates public discourse and projects a narrative that sharply contradicts the reality of ordinary citizens' experience. What the world hears, therefore, is not the truth of the people, but the carefully crafted voice of power.
Nii 9 hours ago

So that they can develop wai

So that they can develop wai
Cpd 8 hours ago

Political parties are useless and raise thieves who steal from the country.

Political parties are useless and raise thieves who steal from the country.
Nye bro 57 minutes ago

You have said it all. Political parties in Africa are useless! They only breed thieves and corrupt leaders!

You have said it all. Political parties in Africa are useless! They only breed thieves and corrupt leaders!
Kwaku 7 hours ago

Who wrote this bloody article, far from truth, typical bbc lies all over again

Who wrote this bloody article, far from truth, typical bbc lies all over again

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