Burkina Faso\u2019s 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\u2019s political system.<\/p>\n
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Minister of Territorial Administration, \u00c9mile 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\u2019 trust in political institutions.<\/p>\n
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The announcement has, however, sparked debate across the country.<\/p>\n
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Reacting to the development, Marcel Ouoba from Burkina Faso\u2019s civil society said the measure raises important questions about political participation and democratic space.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDissolving 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\u2019 ability to organise politically,\u201d Ouoba said.<\/p>\n
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He noted that rebuilding public confidence in politics would require more than structural changes.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTrust 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,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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