Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has fired Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government, according to a decree announced on Friday.
The reason for the move was not explained, but the announcement said government members will continue temporarily until a new cabinet is chosen.
Tambela, a civilian, became prime minister in 2022 after Traoré seized control in a military coup.
This change comes shortly after a similar situation in neighboring Mali, where coup leader Gen Assimi Goïta dismissed a civilian prime minister and replaced him with a military official.
It is unclear if Capt Traoré will follow the same path to tighten his junta’s control.
Burkina Faso, like other countries in the Sahel, continues to face severe threats from extremist groups. Despite promises from the military to improve security, attacks from insurgents remain a major issue.
Many citizens worry that military rulers in the region, including Burkina Faso, are delaying elections to extend their time in power instead of returning control to civilian leaders.
This development highlights ongoing struggles for stability in the Sahel, with security challenges and governance issues deeply intertwined.
BBC reports underline these growing concerns and the regional trend of prolonged military rule.
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