The Prime Minister of
Burkina Faso, Paul Kaba Thieba, has resigned from office along with his entire
cabinet.
No reason was given for the
move, which was announced in a televised statement by the country’s president.
Thieba, a former economist, had held the position since January 2016 when he
was nominated by President Roch Marc Christian Kabore.
His government has faced
growing pressure over a rise in the number of kidnappings and jihadist attacks.
Recent high-profile disappearances of foreign nationals have led to direct
calls for Mr Thieba’s resignation, as well as that of his defence and security
ministers.
In his statement, President
Kabore expressed his gratitude for their service and said he hoped to form a
new government soon.
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