Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani

Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani is the newly appointed Prime Minister of Yemen, as announced by the Saudi-backed presidential leadership council on February 6, 2026. He will also continue to serve as the country's Foreign Minister. This appointment is newsworthy as it comes amidst significant challenges facing Yemen, including a divided nation racked by years of war. The new cabinet, of which al-Zindani is the head, is tasked with governing a country split between the Houthi-controlled north and the south, where the government is based. The announcement of the new government follows protests in Aden, where security forces dispersed crowds linked to the secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) attempting to storm the Presidential Palace. Al-Zindani's leadership is crucial as the new government attempts to navigate these divisions and address the ongoing conflict.