Burkina Faso Military Names New Prime Minister in Leadership Shakeup

Burkina Faso's military government has appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister after firing Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela. Ouedraogo was the communication minister and spokesman in the previous government. No official reason was provided for Tambela's dismissal.

In a notable political shift, Burkina Faso's military government has announced the appointment of Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister.

This decision follows the dismissal of former interim premier Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela. Ouedraogo previously served as the communication minister and government spokesman.

The reasons behind the government's decision to replace Tambela, who assumed the role shortly after junta leader Ibrahim Traore took control in September 2022, remain unclear.

(With inputs from agencies.)