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The National
04-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Doubts whether Yemen's new PM can bring change
A change in Yemen's leadership will not bring about the reforms that are needed to solve the country's issues a decade after the outbreak of war, analysts who spoke to The National believe. Ahmed bin Mubarak resigned as prime minister of Yemen's internationally recognised government on Saturday after a year and three months in office, saying he was unable to fully exercise his powers. Finance Minister Salem bin Braik was named as his successor by Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, which also named Mr bin Mubarak as an adviser to the ruling body. Abdulghani Al Iryani, a senior researcher at the Sana'a Centre for Strategic Studies, told The National that the change of personnel 'is not the solution to government ineffectiveness'. 'For a decade, very little work was done on building the institutions and passing the foundational laws that make them effective,' he said. 'People are not the problem, lack of institutions is.' Many officials have cited rising tensions between Mr bin Mubarak and the head of the council, Rashad Al Alimi, as the reason for the prime minister's departure. He wrote in his resignation letter that he 'could not exercise my constitutional powers and take the necessary decisions to reform government institutions or implement rightful government changes.' Ahmed Nagi, the Crisis Group's senior analyst for Yemen, told The National that tensions between the two result from the absence of clear council rules or a 'defined framework for how the council should operate'. 'This institutional ambiguity has led to overlapping responsibilities between the PLC and the government, creating continuing friction, regardless of who holds the position of prime minister,' Mr Nagi said. Mr bin Mubarak is a former Yemeni ambassador to the United States. He is known as a staunch adversary of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who abducted him in 2015 and held him for several days. Previously, he was chief of staff of the presidential office and Yemen's envoy to the United Nations. He became foreign minister in 2018 and prime minister in February 2024. The council was appointed in 2022 with the aim of unifying the anti-Houthi bloc, but has since been divided into two. One is loyal to council member Aydarous Al Zubaidi, who chairs the Southern Transitional Council. The second includes Mr Al Alimi and Sheikh Sultan Al Aradah, the powerful governor of energy-rich Marib province. 'The new Prime Minister was selected because he is seen as a non-confrontational figure and faced no objections from PLC members,' Mr Nagi said. Mr bin Braik's position as Minister of Finance 'allows the PLC to signal that it is prioritising the worsening economic crisis in government-controlled areas.' 'However, resolving these challenges requires more than a change in leadership, it demands a unified vision and genuine commitment from both the PLC and the government to work together,' he said. In order for changes to occur there must be laws to properly stipulate relations between the council and the internationally recognised government, Mr Al Iryani said. 'That would be the first step in state building that could put the government on a track of reform and effectiveness,' he said. Yemen has been embroiled in civil war since 2014, when Iranian-backed Houthi rebels seized the capital of Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognised government into exile in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi-led coalition intervened at the request of the government months later and has been battling the rebels since 2015 to try to restore the government. The conflict has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, although the fighting decreased significantly after a UN-negotiated six-month truce in 2022. Yemenis across the country face catastrophic economic conditions that have plunged millions into poverty. The change in government comes at a time where the US has increased its attacks on the Houthis in Yemen. Daily strikes on Houthi-held areas have been taking place since March 15 after President Donald Trump ordered a new campaign against the rebels.
United News of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Yemen appoints finance minister as new PM
Aden, Yemen, May 4 (UNI) Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Finance Minister Salem Saleh Bin Braik as the country's new prime minister on Saturday, following the resignation of Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak. The decision, reported by state-run Saba news agency, came just hours after bin Mubarak stepped down, citing constitutional constraints and obstacles that hindered his reform efforts. Bin Braik, who has served as the finance minister since 2019 and vice finance minister prior to that, has held several key financial and administrative roles throughout his career. The official statement clarified that all current ministers would retain their positions, with bin Mubarak being appointed as an advisor to the PLC president. Bin Mubarak, in his resignation statement, highlighted the "numerous difficulties" he faced, including an inability to reshape the government and implement critical reforms due to limited constitutional powers. Bin Mubarak, who took office in February 2024, had previously served as Yemen's foreign minister and ambassador to the United States. Yemen's civil war, which began in 2014 when Houthi forces took control of the capital Sanaa, continues to drive instability, with the internationally recognised government operating from Aden. UNI XINHUA ARN
Saudi Gazette
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Yemen's Prime Minister steps down
ADEN — Yemen's Prime Minister Ahmad bin Mubarak announced his resignation on Saturday following growing public outcry over deteriorating services, economic hardship, and mounting allegations of government corruption. In a statement posted on his official X account, bin Mubarak cited institutional constraints and his inability to implement needed reforms. 'I ask God to grant success to whoever succeeds me, and I call on everyone to support him... in these difficult circumstances that our country is going through,' he wrote. His resignation comes amid escalating protests across Yemeni cities, driven by power outages lasting up to 20 hours a day and surging summer temperatures. Demonstrators demanded accountability and an end to worsening living conditions. According to a source close to the government, Minister of Finance Salem Saleh Salem bin Brek is expected to succeed bin Mubarak. Yemen continues to struggle with institutional fragility, inflation, and crumbling infrastructure. Public frustration has increasingly focused on the government's perceived failure to deliver essential services and curb mismanagement. — Agencies
United News of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Yemeni PM steps down amid political tensions
Aden, Yemen, May 3 (UNI) Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak submitted his resignation to the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) on Saturday, citing constitutional constraints and obstructions that hampered his reform initiatives. In his official resignation statement, the outgoing premier revealed he had faced "lots of difficulties," including being unable to reshuffle the government and exercise his constitutional powers to implement necessary institutional reforms. "Despite the challenges, we achieved significant financial savings for the state," he noted, pointing to over 133.5 million U.S. dollars saved in electricity fuel purchases costs within the past year. The prime minister's resignation came as Yemen continues to face multiple challenges, including ongoing conflict with Houthi forces and economic instability. Sources familiar with the matter indicated that "the growing tensions between bin Mubarak and PLC chief Rashad al-Alimi, had reached an impasse." Prior to his resignation, 18 cabinet ministers signed a memorandum in April calling for his removal, highlighting severe fractures within the internationally-recognized government. In recent days, there have been widespread protests in Aden and other government-controlled areas, with demonstrators voicing frustrations over the collapse of basic services, including electricity shortages, and the ongoing economic decline that has left millions struggling to meet their basic needs. Bin Mubarak has held the premiership since Feb. 5, 2024. Prior to his appointment as prime minister, bin Mubarak served in several high-profile positions, including foreign minister and ambassador to the United States. "The resignation reflects the profound governance challenges facing Yemen's legitimate authorities," said a senior government official speaking on condition of anonymity. "Internal divisions have hampered effective response to the country's mounting crises." Political analysts suggest the resignation may signal a forthcoming cabinet reshuffle as the PLC attempts to address governance failures and restore public confidence amid Yemen's protracted humanitarian catastrophe. Yemen has been embroiled in civil conflict since 2014 when Houthi forces seized the capital Sanaa, forcing the internationally-recognised government to relocate operations to Aden. UNI XINHUA ARN
The National
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Yemeni prime minister Ahmad bin Mubarak resigns
Yemen 's Prime Minister Ahmad bin Mubarak has resigned from his position amid pressure to reform the country's leadership and public demands for improved services. In a statement published on his social media account on X, Mr bin Mubarak said he had faced challenges in his role including a limited ability to make the "necessary reforms" of state institutions. "I ask God to grant success to whoever succeeds me, and I call on everyone to support him and rally around him to fulfill his duties in these difficult circumstances that our country is going through," he wrote on X. Calls for the Yemeni premier's resignation have been mounting as accusations of corruption and misappropriation of resources were reflected in Yemen's streets as protests broke out of the economic crisis impacting civilian lives. Power outages of up to 20 hours a day, exacerbated people's anger, especially with the high temperatures of the summer. Demonstrators demanded accountability for the deteriorating services and living conditions. A source close to the government told The National, that Mr Mubarak's replacement will be the Minister of Finance, Salem Saleh Salem bin Brek. "He has a good reputation - and is distant from corruption within the government," the source said. Deteriorating public services and inflation were also an issue among residents who put the blame on the Yemeni government and its leadership.
