Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has announced the resignation of his Prime Minister, Patrick Achi, and that of his government.
Mr Ouattara made the announcement during a cabinet meeting, saying he had decided to decrease the number of ministers in the government from 41 to 30 as well as reduce state spending.
This reshuffle had been in discussion since the beginning of the year.
The president said he would name a new prime minister next week.