By AFP More by this AuthorIvory Coast President Alassane Ouattara dismissed on Friday his prime minister, Patrick Achi, and announced the upcoming formation of a new government, two years before the next presidential elections. Ouattara signed a decree "ending the duties of the prime minister, who is the head of the government, as well as those of the members of the government", according to a statement read by Presidential Secretary General Abdourahmane Cisse. The head of state expressed "his gratitude to Prime Minister Patrick Achi and all the members of government for their service to the nation over the last years". Read: Former Ivorian president Bédié dies at 89The decision had been expected in recent days after the president informed members of the government of an upcoming reshuffle during the last cabinet meeting on September 28. Ouattara has not yet announced whether he will run for a fourth term.

Source: Daily Nation October 07, 2023 06:39 UTC