The year 1999 marked a major turning point in Nigeria’s history. This period marked the end of long military dominance of 15 years and ushered in the beginning of the fourth republic. The year 1999 marked a major turning point in Nigeria’s history.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is currently governed by a military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in a 2022 coup and has since extended military rule for five more years, postponing elections until 2029. The government’s priorities include addressing the jihadist insurgency, fostering a pan-Africanist ideology, and asserting greater control over the country’s mineral wealth through left-wing economic policies.
23.55M+
Population
100:93
Men-Women Ratio
18.3%
Women Representation
Overview
Burkina Faso was formerly a French colony (then known as Upper Volta), gaining independence in 1960, with Modibo Keita assuming presidency. It was renamed Burkina Faso meaning “land of upright people” in 1984 under Thomas Sankara, a symbol of anti-corruption and progressive reform. Politically, Burkina Faso has alternated between republican governance and periods of military rule, with a presidential system anchored in a unicameral legislature and an independent judiciary. The electoral framework traditionally featured two-round presidential elections and proportional representation for legislative and municipal posts. However, democratic processes have been repeatedly disrupted by coups and security crises.
Since independence, key political transitions have included:
– 1987: Sankara was assassinated; Blaise Compaoré took power and ruled for nearly 27 years.
– 2014: Compaoré was forced to resign amid mass protests over constitutional term-limit removal attempts.
– 2015: After a brief transitional period, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was elected president in largely credible elections
– 2022: A series of coups saw the military oust Kaboré in January, then replace Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba with Captain Ibrahim Traoré in September; constitutional order was suspended, and elections delayed as national security deteriorated.
Electoral institutions have also been transformed, most recently, in 2025, the military junta abolished the independent electoral commission (CENI), transferring election administration to the Interior Ministry and further weakening democratic norms.
Upcoming Elections
August 21, 2025
Presidential Election
Scheduled
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August 21, 2025
Presidential Election
Scheduled
The year 1999 marked a major turning point in Nigeria’s history. This period marked the end of long military dominance of 15 years and ushered in the beginning of the fourth republic. The year 1999 marked a major turning point in Nigeria’s history.
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August 21, 2025
Presidential Election
Scheduled
The year 1999 marked a major turning point in Nigeria’s history. This period marked the end of long military dominance of 15 years and ushered in the beginning of the fourth republic. The year 1999 marked a major turning point in Nigeria’s history.
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Participation Metrics
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Key Electoral Institutions
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Observer Groups
These are not formal government institutions but they play a crucial role in monitoring and reporting electoral irregularities. They also conduct political education and advocate for clearer electoral reforms.
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The Supreme Court of Nigeria
The Nigerian Court plays an important role in the country’s electoral processes by ensuring justce, fairness during and after elections. This cort is the highest and final court of appeal in Nigeria. Once the court delivers a judgement on an election matter, no addittional legal process is possible. Also, the courts interprets the provision of the electoral acts as codified in the 1999 constitution (as amended).
Contact Information
- Headquarters: Plot 436 Zambezi Crescent Maitama District FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
- Mailing Address: PMB 0184 Garki FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
- Hotline: 0700-CALL-INEC (0700-2255-4632)
- Email: iccc@inec.gov.ng
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State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs)
This commission operates at the state level to conduct local government elections within each state. They are accountable to state governments. However, the structure of SIECs varies across states.
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
This is the primary body in Nigeria that manages and coordinates natinal and state electoral processes. INEC was established by the 1999 constitution to supervise presidential, national assembly, governorship and state assembly elections; monitor pilitcal party activities and their finances: accredit observers and parties. INEC is headed by a Chairman and National Commissioner that is appointed by the president and approved the the senate.
Contact Information
- Headquarters: Plot 436 Zambezi Crescent Maitama District FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
- Mailing Address: PMB 0184 Garki FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
- Hotline: 0700-CALL-INEC (0700-2255-4632)
- Email: iccc@inec.gov.ng
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Electoral Laws & Policies
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Burkina Faso
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