Profile of Ibrahim Traoré
Full Name: Ibrahim Traoré
Occupation: President and Military Leader
Date of Birth: March 14, 1988
Place of Birth: Kéra, Bondokuy, Burkina Faso
Education: Ibrahim Traoré completed his primary education in his hometown and pursued secondary education in Bobo-Dioulasso. He graduated with honors from the University of Ouagadougou in 2009.
Military Career: Traoré joined the Burkinabe army in 2009 and received anti-aircraft training in Morocco. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2014 and served with the United Nations peacekeeping forces in northern Mali. Recognized for his bravery, he was stationed in the north of Burkina Faso in 2019.
Rank: Captain
Political Career: Traoré became the interim leader of Burkina Faso after leading a coup d’état on September 30, 2022. He assumed office as President of Burkina Faso on October 6, 2022, and also took on the role of President of the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration.
Notable Actions: As a leader, Traoré requested the withdrawal of French troops from Burkina Faso, thereby ending a military accord that permitted French forces to operate within the country. France confirmed the withdrawal of its troops within a month as requested by the Burkinabe government.
Affiliations: Traoré is known for his pro-military and anti-insurgent stance. His political approach is largely pro-military with a focus on combating extremist violence. He has sought support from new allies, including Russia.
Personal Details: Traoré is known to be shy and reserved, yet highly intelligent. Details about his personal life are not widely publicized.