By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traore, has dissolved the government and sacked Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela in a surprise move. The decision was announced via a decree, with no reason given for the sudden change.
This development comes after the military junta seized power in September 2022, ousting the previous military rule of Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba. The junta had promised to restore democracy, but its struggles to address the country’s security challenges have raised concerns.
The country’s transitional government has been under pressure from the regional bloc ECOWAS to conduct elections
Burkina Faso has been plagued by growing attacks from extremists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, resulting in thousands of deaths and over 2 million displaced people, half of whom are children. The country’s transitional government has been under pressure from the regional bloc ECOWAS to conduct elections and return to democratic rule.
Despite initial plans to hold elections in July, the junta extended its transition term by five years in May. This move, combined with the recent dissolution of the government, has sparked uncertainty about the country’s future.
The officials from the dissolved government will continue to perform their duties until a new government is formed
The officials from the dissolved government will continue to perform their duties until a new government is formed, according to Traore. The international community is closely watching the situation, as Burkina Faso’s stability is crucial for regional security.
