Burkina Faso’s new government on Wednesday said its top priority is to secure the Nation’s territory, against jihadist attacks.
This was disclosed by the Prime Minister, Apollinaire Kyelem de Tembela, during the first cabinet meeting chaired by Captain Ibrahim Traore, in Ouagadouguo.
He said; “It’s a government on a war footing that has been formed. It’s not a gala dinners government.” 
“The main and priority objective is securing the territory.” 
“The second will be to do what is needed to improve the quality of life for the Burkina people.” 
''The third aim will be to “improve the system of governance.”
“Every Burkinabe who calls himself a patriot can contribute.” 
Prime Minister Tembela heads a 23-member government, including three military officers and five women to lead the Country until its promised return to civilian rule.
Of the key positions in the cabinet unveiled, Colonel Kassoum Coulibaly was appointed Minister of defence and military veterans, a key post in a Country ravaged by jihadist violence.
The two other officers are Colonel Boukare Zoungrana who oversees territorial administration, decentralisation and security and Colonel Augustin Kabore for the environment.
Meanwhile, a UN envoy had warned in New York that around 4.9 million or a fifth of the population, need urgent aid in Burkina Faso as many “mothers are forced to feed their children with leaves and salt”.