Islamabad – May 3, 2025: Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak has resigned from his post, citing an inability to exercise his full constitutional authority.
His decision, announced on Saturday, marks another chapter in the political turbulence faced by the internationally recognised government based in Aden.
Former ambassador to the US and ex-foreign minister, Bin Mubarak announced on social media that he had submitted his resignation to Presidential Council head Rashad Al-Alimi.
In his letter, he admitted to facing significant obstacles that prevented him from carrying out essential reforms or implementing key decisions.
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The resignation follows growing internal friction within the government, particularly with members of the Presidential Leadership Council.
According to political analyst Mohammed Albasha, Bin Mubarak’s ambitions extended beyond his role as prime minister, creating tensions with fellow ministers and council members.
Albasha noted that this desire for greater authority gradually led to a breakdown in trust and cooperation.
Despite these challenges, Bin Mubarak claimed that his brief tenure included progress in financial and administrative reforms, along with efforts to curb corruption.
However, his exit reflects broader political instability, as Yemen continues to struggle with internal discord and external threats.
The Houthis, who control Sanaa and northern Yemen, have escalated tensions by targeting Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea, citing support for Gaza.
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Bin Mubarak, a vocal critic of the Houthis, had previously urged the European Union to label the group as terrorists and called for increased military aid to counter their actions.
His exit may pave the way for a reset, potentially easing infighting and restoring unity within the internationally backed government.
Yemen has been locked in conflict since 2014, when the Houthis seized the capital. A Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015, but peace remains elusive.
While a UN-brokered truce in 2022 led to a reduction in violence, the humanitarian crisis persists, with millions still in urgent need of aid.
