Tagged: Burkina Faso
Farida Adamu
Burkina Faso Elections: Issues To Consider
Elections for the presidency and legislature of Burkina Faso are scheduled to hold on 22 November, 2020. The elections come at a peculiar time and with a lot of challenges as the country faces numerous socio-economic challenges. What are the issues arising ahead of election day in Burkina Faso? Election Security: The security crisis in […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Burkina Faso Election: Here’s What We Know
Ahead of definitive presidential and parliamentary elections set to take place in Burkina Faso, the presence of extremist groups seem to be disrupting the voter registration process in some parts of the country, disenfranchising eligible voters as campaigns kick-off. Heavy Campaigning Officially Starts The election organising body in Burkina Faso, the National Independent Electoral Commission […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Burkina Faso Sets Date for 2020 Presidential Elections
November 22, 2020, has officially been announced as the day citizens of Burkina Faso make their way to the polls for the country’s widely anticipated presidential elections. Making the announcement on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting, the country’s Minister for Territorial Administration, Simeon Sawadogo, stated that: “The electorate will be called out for both elections, […]