ReutersBurkina Faso’s military junta has dissolved the electoral commission, citing its cost, and will now have the interior ministry oversee elections. Under Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who has ruled since September 2022, the transition to democracy has been extended to July 2029, raising concerns over human rights abuses and increasing jihadist attacks.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Burkina Faso’s leaders have decided to get rid of the group that helps run elections because they think it costs too much money, and now they will do it themselves to have more control.
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