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Burkina Faso’s new government declared its top priority would be to secure the nation’s territory, after the latest coup to rock the jihadist-torn Sahel state. A UN envoy warned in New York that around 4.9 million, or a fifth of the population, need urgent aid in Burkina Faso as many mothers were forced to feed their children with leaves and salt.
Prime Minister Apollinaire Kyelem de Tembela outlined the nation’s priorities at the first cabinet meeting chaired by Captain Ibrahim Traore. He said that the main objective is securing the territory, followed by improving the quality of life of people and third will be improving the system of governance.
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The newly named 64-year-old lawyer heads a 23-member government — including three military officers and five women — to lead the country until its promised return to civilian rule. Colonel Kassoum Coulibaly was appointed minister of defence and military veterans. The two other officers are Colonel Boukare Zoungrana who oversees territorial administration, decentralisation, and security, and Colonel Augustin Kabore for the environment. The country is ravaged by Jihadists letting loose atrocities.
