How Captain Ibrahim Traoré Captured Burkina Faso

In September 2022, Burkina Faso suffered its second coup in less than nine months. Then 34-year-old army captain, Ibrahim Traore, seized power, ousting Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba, who led a coup in January of that year, toppling former President Roch Kabore.

Justifying why they were removing Damiba from office, Traore said in a televised address on October 1, 2022 that the embattled head of state had failed to tackle the perennial problem of insurgency that has been hitting Burkina Faso in recent years.

When he was named as the leader of the coup plotters, certain observers pointed out his resemblance to Thomas Sankara. In addition to the red beret, Ibrahim Traoré –has several points in common with the national icon: both are captains, both came to power at the age of 34, and both are perpetrators of a coup against the military, which had itself come to power by force eight months earlier…

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[TheDJMrP]

This brotha is doing great work for Burkina Faso and Africa! And he must be protected and supported at all costs!!

[alikanji]

Ibrahim Traoure. The reflection of the rise of young Africans.

[randypatterson]

Long live Mr Ibrahim long live Africa and African 🙏🇯🇲

[LithaTshangatshanga]

We've been waiting this for very long time for military leaders like him

[arushanioshaka]

He's the real deal a true lion and son of Africa.

[DanielAmpong-qkxy]

This is the president we need in Africa, may almighty God give him more grace and knowledge.

[yourservice]

I think what makes him more charismatic as young leader is his decisiveness and has a strong Moral ascendancy that other young leaders may not possessed. He is also a patriotic young African leader.

[oceejekwam]

Captain Ibrahim Traore is a blessing to Africa. The current croo of leaders are compromised and a disappointment.

[Mr.GUT]

Love this guy and what he represents! I pray for his safety and continued success in liberating his people and steering his country towards sustainable growth and development. Such an inspiration ❤

[eteldias]

Ibrahim Traore is the personification of the idea I always had about what it is to be an African Chief.

[marciafoggie]

Love ❤️/Peace to Mother Africa under the Direction of her son Ibrahim Traoure !!

[hillieduvalier]

Love this brother..
A real man who loves his people

Lets keep sending positive energy his way.. May the ancestor watch over him, guide him protect him, the spirit of divine protect, Ogun, be with this warrior and he seeks to liberate his people from all that seek to destroy them and in the grand scheme, US. Let rally around him sending love and support.
From across the seas..#Africaliberatiin#

[Raashidel-Mousa]

I am not from Africa, I am American, and I support this leader. He seems to be the one who cares for his nation. I hope to visit this country one day and see the great works he has done and report it to prove the west is wrong

[bannedoneice]

Heard about him few months ago. Everything I’ve heard so far is good news. Protect him at all costs @Burkina Faso Inhabitants. We hope and pray your lives improve and this leader does good for you.

[eteldias]

There's a deep kindness, intelligence and seriousness about this african man. President Traore represents the best in all of us africans. God protect this gift to us and this child of yours. I am in awe!

[zuo]

A fascinating man with extreme potential and strong credentials! I look foreward to seeing a self sufficient and free africa led by men like this. Africans will soon step into a world where they have taken back their agency from the colonial overlords who have robbed them blind and held them in conflict and poverty for so long.

[am]

This young military officer makes me proud. I pray that he succeeds in building his country and bringing dignity to his people. InshaAllah he stays safe.

[ansumanatuntisamura]

He is such a gentleman & true reformer….❤🎉❤❤🎉❤

[tonicar]

You're genuinely one of the greatest historical channels on youtube, sir!! Thank you for educating us!

[awithtradehub]

Him and all he represent. This what Africa needs right now!