Burkina Faso Military Rule Extended by Five Years

National dialogue results in new charter, allowing military leader Traore to run for president in future elections.

The new charter extends the military's transitional period until July 2029.
Security concerns cited as primary reason for delaying elections initially promised for July 2024.
Civil society and defense forces participated in the talks; most political parties boycotted.
Half of Burkina Faso's territory remains outside government control due to ongoing insurgencies.
The junta has shifted alliances from France to Russia for military support.