“The recent dismissal of the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso and his government by military leader Ibrahim Traoré, an act that continues to raise questions and concerns among the population and the international community. This decision announced by a presidential decree obtained by AFP marks a new turning point in the political instability that has shaken the country since the coup d’état of January 2022.
Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, the dismissed Prime Minister, had been in office since October 2022, taking office after the coup d’état that brought Ibrahim Traoré to power. No official reason has been given for his dismissal, leaving doubts about the real motivations behind this major political decision.
In this context of political crisis and rapid changes at the top of the state, the Burkinabe people remain uncertain about the future of their country. Political tensions and rivalries within the different military and political factions are accentuating divisions and complicating the search for stability necessary for the country’s development.
The situation in Burkina Faso is part of a broader context of political crises in West Africa, marked by a series of coups d’état and the rise of military regimes. The overthrow of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré and the successive dismissal of the various leaders highlight the major challenges facing the country in its quest for democracy and prosperity.
Burkina Faso’s foreign policy, marked by a refocusing on other powers such as Russia, also raises concerns. Alignment with neighboring countries such as Mali and Niger, both ruled by military juntas, and the severing of ties with France, a former colonial power, raise questions about the country’s geopolitical orientations and its international relations.
In this context of political turmoil and internal rivalries, the Burkinabe people aspire to stable and inclusive governance, capable of meeting their needs and addressing the socio-economic challenges that hamper the country’s development. The transition to a democratic regime and respect for democratic institutions and principles remain essential issues to ensure the future of Burkina Faso and the well-being of its population.”