Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara has reinstated Robert Beugré as Prime Minister, two weeks after dissolving the government, signalling a move towards political continuity following recent legislative elections.
The reappointment was announced on Wednesday in an official statement delivered by the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Masseré Touré-Koné.
According to the statement, President Ouattara has instructed the Prime Minister to submit proposals for the formation of a new government without delay.
The reshuffle follows parliamentary elections held on 27 December 2025, after which Mr Beugré and several cabinet members secured seats in the National Assembly. Under Ivorian law, holding a parliamentary seat is incompatible with serving in the executive, prompting the Prime Minister to tender his resignation earlier this month.
By restoring Mr Beugré to the role, President Ouattara appears to be prioritising institutional stability and the continuation of key government programmes amid a period of political transition.
Observers say the move underscores the president’s confidence in Mr Beugré’s leadership as Côte d’Ivoire navigates post-election governance and prepares for the next phase of its policy agenda.
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