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West Africa: Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré Is Making Waves in West Africa. Who Is He?

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Analysis - Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led against Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba in September 2022. The 37-year-old captain had supported Damiba, his commanding officer, in a putsch earlier that year against former president Roch Marc Kaboré.

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Burkina Faso's military leader focuses on economic autonomy

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led the country since a 2022 coup, want to reduce reliance on foreign aid and harness internal resources.

1 day ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo

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West Africa: Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré Is Making Waves in West Africa. Who Is He?

2 days ago·South Africa

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The Conversation

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he?

Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led against Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba in September 2022. The 37-year-old captain had supported Damiba, his commanding officer, in a putsch earlier that year against former president Roch Marc Kaboré. Since Traoré has been in power, Burkina Faso has played a key role in the withdrawal of three west African states from …

2 days ago

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The Citizen

Who is Ibrahim Traoré? The man redefining power in West Africa

Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led against Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba in September 2022.

1 day ago·Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of

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