Burkina Faso extends the rule of the military council for an additional five years

Burkina Faso announced the extension of the rule of the ruling military junta for another five years, according to a new charter approved by the participants in the national dialogue yesterday, Saturday.

This charter sets the transitional period to democracy at 60 months, starting next July. The charter also allows the interim leader of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, to run for the presidency when elections are held.

The authorities have made it clear that security considerations will be the priority, with the possibility of holding elections sooner if the security situation allows

Ibrahim Traoré, who currently holds the position of interim leader of Burkina Faso, is known for his advanced military career, as he joined the Burkina Faso army in 2009. During his career, he received training in the Air Defense Forces in Morocco, participated in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali, and also played a role in… Operations against the jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso and was promoted to the rank of captain in 2020.

Traoré has become a symbol of change in Burkina Faso and shows a move towards reviewing the country’s international relations, including relations with France and rapprochement with Russia.

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