Who is the President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore?
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From an army captain to
From an army captain to Africa's youngest leader, Ibrahim Traore catapulted himself to the highest office in his country, Burkina Faso, after seizing power in a military coup in 2022.
Traore's previously unknown face is now plastered on portraits in the capital Ouagadougou and in many parts of West Africa with many comparing him with Burkina Faso's revered revolutionary leader, Thomas Sankara, who was assassinated in 1987.
This is coming as the new wind of pan-Africanism and anti-French sentiments appears to be blowing fast in West Africa.
Young military officers like Traore have promised to end ties with France fueling the anti-French feelings and raising hopes for many citizens who say the former colonial power has not helped matters in the region regarding security and economy.
There have been debates over the growing relationship between Russia's former French colonies amid the uncertainty in the region.
Captain Traore has been clear on his desire for ties with Russia.
So, who really is Captain Ibrahim Traore?
#trtafrika #Niger #africa
Traore's previously unknown face is now plastered on portraits in the capital Ouagadougou and in many parts of West Africa with many comparing him with Burkina Faso's revered revolutionary leader, Thomas Sankara, who was assassinated in 1987.
This is coming as the new wind of pan-Africanism and anti-French sentiments appears to be blowing fast in West Africa.
Young military officers like Traore have promised to end ties with France fueling the anti-French feelings and raising hopes for many citizens who say the former colonial power has not helped matters in the region regarding security and economy.
There have been debates over the growing relationship between Russia's former French colonies amid the uncertainty in the region.
Captain Traore has been clear on his desire for ties with Russia.
So, who really is Captain Ibrahim Traore?
#trtafrika #Niger #africa
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