In Burkina Faso, political parties have challenged a ban on political activities including meetings and rallies.

Political parties have not held any activities since September 30, 2022, in the aftermath of the coup by Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

The ban also affects civil society organizations in the country.

In a statement yesterday, the Union for Progress and Change, the party of Zéphirin Diabré said it has taken the matter to court to rule on the measure.

Oge Obierika has more details in this report by WADR’s Martin Kaba in Ouagadougou.