Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo – Prime Minister of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso’s military government has appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as Prime Minister, replacing the dissolved government. The country, under junta leader Ibrahim Traore, continues to grapple with security crises involving extremist groups like al-Qaida and ISIS, causing mass displacement. Operating under a transitional constitution, the junta has delayed elections until 2029 despite prior commitments. This development highlights Burkina Faso's political instability and isolation from Western and regional allies, including ECOWAS and France.