Ivorian president approves resignation of PM, gov't

President of Cote d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara on Wednesday ended the functions of Prime Minister Robert Beugre Mambe and his government after the submission of their resignations.

ABIDJAN, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- President of Cote d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara on Wednesday ended the functions of Prime Minister Robert Beugre Mambe and his government after the submission of their resignations.

According to a statement from the presidency issued by its spokesperson Massere Toure, the decision followed the legislative elections held on Dec. 27, 2025, after which the prime minister submitted his resignation and that of his government to the president.

"The president of the republic on Wednesday, Jan. 7, signed several decrees," the statement said, noting that the first decree terminated the functions of the prime minister and members of the government.

"Pending the appointment of a new prime minister and new members of the government, the outgoing prime minister and members of the government will be responsible for handling current affairs," the statement added.

Following the presidential election on Oct. 25, 2025, the legislative elections held on Dec. 27 resulted in Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace, the ruling party led by Ouattara, winning a majority of seats in the National Assembly.■