Apollinaire J. Kyélem de Tambèla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Apollinaire J. Kyélem de Tambèla
|
|
|---|---|
.png)
Kyélem in 2022
|
|
| interim Prime Minister of Burkina Faso | |
|
Interim
|
|
| In office 21 October 2022 – 6 December 2024 |
|
| President | Ibrahim Traoré |
| Preceded by | Albert Ouédraogo |
| Succeeded by | Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 11, 1955 Ganzourgou Province, French Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) |
| Political party | Independent |
Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla was a very important leader in the country of Burkina Faso. He was a lawyer, a writer, and a statesman. He served as the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso from October 2022 until December 2024. He was born on June 11, 1955.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Apollinaire Kyélem de Tambèla was born in Burkina Faso in 1955. He went to school in his home country first. Later, he traveled to France to continue his studies. In 1986, he earned a special degree called a doctorate of law from the University of Nice.
After finishing his education, he became a professor. He taught at the University of Ouagadougou. He also taught at the National School of Administration and Magistrates (ENAM).
Political Journey and Public Role
When he was a student in France in the 1980s, Kyélem de Tambèla started a group. This group was a part of the Committee for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR). This group helped support the ideas of Thomas Sankara, a former leader of Burkina Faso.
Before becoming a politician, Kyélem de Tambèla worked as a lawyer. He also became well-known as a television personality. People liked him because he spoke his mind. He often criticized the government when he thought they were doing too much.
On October 21, 2022, he was chosen to be the interim prime minister. He was appointed by the interim president, Ibrahim Traoré. One of his first big actions as prime minister was to ask for lower salaries. He wanted the president and other ministers to earn less money. This idea was similar to the changes made by Thomas Sankara's government. Kyélem de Tambèla had said that Burkina Faso should follow Sankara's path.
Time as Prime Minister
In 2022, Kyélem de Tambèla became the prime minister of Burkina Faso. This was a surprise to many people. He did not belong to a political party. Even so, he accepted the important role.
His first trip as prime minister was to Russia. He also visited Iran later. In Iran, he met with important leaders to talk about making ties stronger between Iran and Burkina Faso.
His second foreign trip was to Mali, a country next to Burkina Faso. Mali was also led by its military at that time. During his visit, he suggested that Burkina Faso and Mali could form a "federation." This would mean they would work together very closely. On December 6, 2024, President Traoré removed him from his position as Prime Minister.
Personal Life and Interests
Kyélem de Tambèla is also an author. He has written books about the culture and politics of Burkina Faso. Many people in the country knew him from television. He was a presenter on a private TV channel called BF1 TV. He also hosted shows on radio stations like Rádio Liberté, Savane FM, and Horizon FM.
He is known for being a strong debater. He was a big supporter of Thomas Sankara's ideas.
See also
In Spanish: Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla para niños
- Politics of Burkina Faso
- List of political parties in Burkina Faso
- List of prime ministers of Burkina Faso
