Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has reappointed Robert Beugré Mambé as the country’s prime minister, signalling a clear choice for continuity following recent elections.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, just two weeks after Mambé resigned from the same position in the aftermath of parliamentary elections held in December. The resignation is part of a customary political process that allows the president to reorganise the government following legislative polls.
The ruling Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace secured a commanding victory in the elections, winning 197 of the 255 seats in the National Assembly. Robert Beugré Mambé was also personally re-elected as the representative for Songon, reinforcing his political standing within the ruling majority.
Mambé brings more than four decades of experience in public service to the role. He previously served as governor of the autonomous district of Abidjan from 2011 to 2023, a position in which he built a reputation as a discreet and effective technocrat. His initial appointment as prime minister in 2023 surprised some political observers, but his steady performance has since consolidated his position within the administration.
Earlier this month, President Ouattara publicly praised Mambé and his cabinet for their work, foreshadowing the decision to bring him back as head of government. The reappointment follows Ouattara’s own decisive victory in the October presidential election, further strengthening the president’s mandate.
With this move, President Ouattara appears intent on maintaining policy stability and administrative continuity as the country enters a new legislative cycle. Robert Beugré Mambé is expected to announce and form a new government in the coming days.
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