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Burkina Faso Names Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo New PM After Government Shakeup

© Photo Burkina Faso's press serviceBurkina Faso's Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo
Burkina Faso's Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 08.12.2024
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On Friday, Burkina Faso's President Traoré dismissed Prime Minister Tambela and his entire government. However, the ministers will continue to oversee affairs until a new administration is formed. The official reasons for the dismissal have not been announced yet.
On Saturday, the military government of Burkina Faso announced the appointment of Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister. He replaced Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, who stepped down after the government was dissolved on Friday.
Ouedraogo earlier served as communication minister and spokesperson for the previous government.
Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Apollinaire Kyelem de Tambela at Burkina Faso Economic Days Forum - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 07.12.2024
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Tambela had been appointed interim prime minister following Ibrahim Traoré's seizure of power in September 2022.
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