Burkina Faso dissolves all political parties in historic move
Following the Council of Ministers this Thursday, January 29, 2026, Burkina Faso has taken a historic step by decreeing the dissolution of all political parties and formations in the country. Announced by Minister of State Émile Zerbo, this unprecedented measure is presented not as a democratic retreat, but as a courageous act to address the profound failures of the partisan system.
For decades, the political class through the proliferation of parties has fostered division rather than unity.
Fratricidal power struggles, public invective, and internal quarrels have served neither the people nor the nation, instead deepening artificial divides.
Amid an unprecedented security and humanitarian crisis, such partisan divisions had become a luxury Burkina Faso could no longer afford.
The government, under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, frames this decision as a clear will to reconcile the Burkinabe people with themselves; transcending politicized divides to restore a sacred union in the face of adversity.
The dissolution is presented not as an end, but as a means to enable authentic national dialogue focused on ideas and national projects, rather than sectarian interests or personal ambitions.
In this period of national rebuilding, emphasis is placed on the values of solidarity, patriotism, and the common good.
By suspending partisan politics, the state aims to concentrate all energies on vital priorities: reclaiming territory, protecting civilians, supporting the displaced, and economic recovery.
The goal is to rebuild a social pact based on trust between citizens and institutions; trust that parties are said to have eroded.
This bold move is portrayed as an opportunity to turn the page on sterile grievances and write a new chapter where the only party that matters is that of the Nation, and the only legitimate competition is devotion to the common cause.
Olivier TOE
