Burkina Faso Dissolves All Political Parties
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
Dissolving political parties is essential to rebuilding Burkina Faso, after the multiparty system entrenched dangerous divisions and steadily eroded social cohesion. The unchecked proliferation of more than 100 parties produced fragmentation and institutional paralysis, weakening national unity rather than strengthening democracy. In the midst of an acute security crisis, this decisive reform is a necessary step to restore effective governance, reassert collective purpose, and stabilize the state.
Government-critical narrative
The junta’s dissolution of all political parties marks a dangerous escalation in the crackdown on dissent, unfolding alongside security deterioration and rising civilian casualties. Despite promises that extraordinary measures would restore stability, violence has more than doubled since the coup, exposing the regime’s inability to deliver security. Government forces now control a third of the country, while abuses against civilians continue to mount, deepening doubts about repression replacing state capacity.
