💨 Abstract

In 2025, Burkina Faso's military government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, shut down four foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and suspended two others due to alleged data breaches, citing sovereignty concerns. The move appears to be part of a broader effort to suppress opposition and consolidate power, according to rights groups, who warn of a decline in democratic and legal standards.

Courtesy: Aric Jabari