(CLO) The military government of Burkina Faso has unexpectedly dismissed interim Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government, according to a decree issued by the office of military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré on Friday.
The decree did not specify the reason for the decision to dismiss Tambela, who had been appointed interim Prime Minister shortly after Captain Traoré seized power through a coup in September 2022. This was one of several military coups that have taken place in West Africa in recent years.
Burkina Faso's military junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore. Photo: Reuters
According to the decree, members of the dissolved government will continue to hold their positions until a new cabinet is appointed.
Burkina Faso has been facing a war against Islamist insurgent groups, including those linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS), for nearly a decade. These groups began spreading into Burkina Faso territory from neighboring Mali.
Upon assuming power in 2022, Traoré pledged to improve security compared to previous administrations.
The dismissal of the prime minister and the dissolution of the government could create further instability within Burkina Faso. The new administration will face a dual challenge: improving security and restoring public trust.
Cao Phong (according to Reuters)
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/chinh-quyen-quan-su-burkina-faso-cach-chuc-thu-tuong-giai-tan-chinh-phu-post324513.html
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