Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a law dissolving all political parties and formations, in a move the authorities say is aimed at overhauling the country’s political system.

Minister of Territorial Administration, Émile Zerbo, said the decision forms part of a broader effort to rebuild the state and fundamentally reorganise political life. He argued that previous legal frameworks had led to a surge in political parties with no clear ideology, little representation and weak grassroots presence, eroding citizens’ trust in political institutions.

The announcement has, however, sparked debate across the country.

Reacting to the development, Marcel Ouoba from Burkina Faso’s civil society said the measure raises important questions about political participation and democratic space.

“Dissolving all parties at once is a drastic step. While many people agree that the political system needed reform, there is concern about what this means for pluralism and citizens’ ability to organise politically,” Ouoba said.

He noted that rebuilding public confidence in politics would require more than structural changes.

“Trust is not restored simply by removing parties. It will depend on how inclusive the next phase of political reorganisation is and whether people feel they have a genuine voice in shaping the future,” he added.

–ChannelAfrica–