Burkina Faso’s Military Government Abolishes Electoral Commission, Tightens Grip on Power

Spread the loveBurkina Faso’s military rulers have officially dismantled the country’s electoral commission, handing full control of the electoral process to the Ministry of Interior.   The announcement was made on state broadcaster RTB TV. Government officials described the commission as an unnecessary expense and claimed that its removal would strengthen national sovereignty over elections. … Continue reading Burkina Faso’s Military Government Abolishes Electoral Commission, Tightens Grip on Power