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Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves All Political Parties, Seizes Assets by Decree

Officials call it a step to 'rebuild the state,' with new rules on parties to be considered by the transitional council.

Guinea’s Doumbouya Poised to Secure Presidency in Boycotted Vote

Guinea’s Junta Leader Doumbouya Enters December Presidential Race

Ivory Coast Ends Campaign as Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term Under Tight Security

Ivory Coast Heads to Polls With Ouattara Favored for Fourth Term

Guinea Backs New Constitution in Provisional Vote, Opening Path for Junta Leader

Ivory Coast’s Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term With Opposition Leaders Disqualified

Togo Soldiers and Militiamen Disperse Youth Protests