advertisementThe military-led government of Burkina Faso has formally dissolved all political parties and formations across the country, citing national unity and the need for a redefined political governance system. Story continues below advertisementThe decree, passed by the council, stipulates that the assets of the dissolved political parties are to be handed over to the state. Zerbo noted that draft laws backing the decree would be forwarded to the Transitional Legislative Assembly for ratification “as soon as possible.”Before the 2022 military coup, Burkina Faso had over 100 registered political parties, with 15 holding seats in the National Assembly following the 2020 general elections. Following Captain Traore’s coup in September 2022, political activities were suspended, and Thursday’s announcement formalises the complete abolition of party-based politics under the current regime. Story continues below advertisementMeanwhile, the junta also adopted a new national development roadmap, dubbed the “Reliance Plan”, during the meeting.