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Burkina Faso: A new government to accelerate the transition

Auteur: Ivoirematin

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Burkina Faso : Un nouveau gouvernement pour accélérer la Transition

On January 12, 2026, the President of Burkina Faso officially announced the composition of the new government team through decree no. 2026-0006/PF/PRIM . This reshuffle, proposed by the Prime Minister, is in line with the Transition Charter and aims for greater effectiveness in addressing the country's security and socio-economic challenges.

The Ministers of State

Three key figures hold the positions of Ministers of State, highlighting the priorities of defense, food sovereignty, and territorial administration:

  1. Defense and Patriotic War: Major General Célestin SIMPORÉ
  2. Agriculture and Fisheries Resources: Commander Ismaël SOMBIÉ
  3. Territorial Administration and Mobility: Mr. Émile ZERBO

The Complete Composition of the Cabinet

Ministerial Portfolio Holder
Economy and Finance Mr. Aboubakar NACANABO
Security Commissioner Mahamadou SANA
Foreign Affairs Mr. Karamoko Jean Marie TRAORÉ
Servants of the People Mr. Mathias TRAORÉ
Communication & Culture (Spokesperson) Mr. Pingdwendé Gilbert OUÉDRAOGO
Family and Solidarity Lt-Col Passowendé Pélagie KABRÉ/KABORÉ
Justice Mr. Edasso Rodrigue BAYALA
Health Mr. Robert Lucien Jean-Claude KARGOUGOU
Digital Transition and Jobs Ms. Aminata ZERBO/SABANÉ
Industry, Commerce and Crafts Mr. Serge Gnaniodem PODA
Homeland Building Mr. Mikaïlou SIDIBÉ
Energy, Mining and Quarries Mr. Yacouba Zabré GOUBA
Basic Education & Languages Mr. Jacques Sosthène DINGARA
Secondary & Technical Education Mr. Moumouni ZOUNGRANA
Higher Education & Innovation Mr. Adjima THIOMBIANO
Sports, Youth and Employment Ms. Annick Lydie Djouma PIKBOUGOUM

Deputy Ministers

To support the strategic ministries, three delegates have been appointed:

  1. Animal Resources: Mr. Amadou DICKO
  2. Budget: Ms. Fatoumata BAKO/TRAORÉ
  3. Foreign Affairs: Ms. Bebgnasgnan Stella Eldine KABRÉ/KABORÉ
Note: This reshuffle emphasizes a mix of military and civilian personnel, reflecting the Transition's desire to stabilize the country while modernizing the public administration.
Auteur: Ivoirematin
Publié le: Mardi 13 Janvier 2026

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