state broadcaster

Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui has been removed from the party and dismissed from public office following an anti-corruption investigation, according to the state broadcaster.

Ibrahim Traoré, the military ruler of Burkina Faso, declared democracy is 'not for us' after seizing power in a 2022 coup. He has banned political parties and suppressed opposition since taking control. The statement comes as the country faces ongoing political instability.