Burkina Faso's Military Junta Appoints New Prime Minister Amid Political Shifts
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Burkina Faso's ruling military junta has announced a New PM |
| New PM | Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo |
| Previous PM | Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela |
| Security Challenges | Extremist attacks by al-Qaida and ISIS; thousands killed; 2M displaced |
| Junta's Seizure of Power | September 2022; ousted Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba |
| Transition Extension | From July 2024 to five more years |
| Western Relations | Severed ties with ECOWAS, France, and other partners |