Ibrahim Traoré (born 14 March 1988) is a Burkinabé military officer who has been the interim leader of Burkina Faso since the September 2022 coup d'état that ousted interim president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. [6]

Aug 14, 2023 · After his trip to Russia in July, Captain Ibrahim Traore received a grand welcome by thousands of Burkina Faso citizens, who had lined up on the streets of the capital, Ouagadougou. How did his journey to the relatively senior military rank, and eventually the presidency start?

Oct 3, 2022 · As a heavily armed convoy drove through a cheering crowd in Burkina Faso's capital on Sunday morning, the boyish face of the country's latest military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, emerged...

Oct 3, 2022 · Said to have been a shy but intelligent boy in school, Burkina Faso's Capt Ibrahim Traoré has become the latest military officer to seize power in a coup in one of France's …

Jan 19, 2025 · In conclusion, President Ibrahim Traoré has become a symbol of hope, resistance, and progress for Africa. His leadership has exposed the failures of the continent’s corrupt regimes and inspired a generation to demand better. For leaders like Ruto, Traoré is not just a threat; he is a wake-up call. The winds of change are blowing across ...

Ibrahim Traoré (born 14 March 1988) is a Burkinabé politician and soldier who is the 5th and current President of Burkina Faso since 6 October 2022. He removed his predecessor, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba from power following the September 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état. [3]

Jan 31, 2023 · On October 21, 2022, Traore was sworn in as transitional president and head of state of Burkina Faso. He was also appointed supreme chief of the Burkinabe armed forces. He is the youngest head of state in the world. Ibrahim Traore …

Aug 30, 2024 · Ibrahim Traoré’s story is one of courage, leadership, and unwavering patriotism. His journey from a young military officer to the leader of a nation in turmoil is a testament to his resilience and commitment to his country’s future.

Nov 18, 2024 · Ibrahim Traoré is not a child. But he is young for a coup-d’état instigating usurper. The 36-year-old captain was appointed by his predecessor to lead an artillery regiment in Kaya, a small town north from the capital, two hours’ drive into the Sahel.

Under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, the military has been reinforced with the creation of special rapid intervention brigades. These units are equipped with advanced protective gear and enhanced firepower to combat terrorism and protect national sovereignty.