Who is the President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore?

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?

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[josephbek]

He didn't ''capture'' Burkina Faso. He's even saving his country and as an African, I'm quite proud of him. He's doing a great job.

[brahimayoada]

As a citizen of Burkina Faso I can assure you that President traore came as the messiah without this man Our country would be ruled the terrorist groups.He is really doing a great job cause his actions are speaking really loud on ground. God bless him

[f]

Traore is a young lion, intelligent and fearless! He is a natural leader 💪🏿✊🏿

[ketiboablay]

Don't over praise him. Rather advise him wisely and guide him to succeed for the interest Burkina Faso.

[marantonio]

Traore's name is getting bigger by the day. He looks calm, but serious. He is someone who is hard to describe by just looking at him.

[imadaughterofzion]

There can never be another Honorable Sankara but salute to this young leader for taking control and scaring the nonsense out of the French 😂

[laurenceratcliff]

A year or so ago I was stationed at a hospital in country neighboring Burkina Faso. A badly injured patient was brought to the center. Before performing surgery I noticed something peculiar about the one who brought the patient. He was very calm, stood straight and had a keenly observant eye. I asked if he was an army officer but he denied. He was very supportive of the injured patient. A few weeks ago I saw him again - President of Burkina Faso. There was something about him!

[risksystemsuk]

Sankara said you may kill a man but you cannot kill an idea. Sakara’s ideas are alive and well. This young man intends to finish what Sankara started

[ZOE_NtombiYaseMancwabeni]

He is no nonsense this one.... Power to Traore. Love from South Africa

[hildar.]

May the Most High protect this young leader and give him wisdom as He did Solomon

[sherr]

I ADMIRE HIS COURAGE, I PRAY FOR HIS PROTECTION AND FOR GOD TO GRANT HIM WISDOM

[dpkhiangte]

this man loves his country ... best wishes to him 🤞🍀

[warrior]

He is real patriotic young leader of Africa 👍❤️ many wishes from Asia

[jahifaraji]

We african americans have great respect for our brothers' Braverman efforts to empower our motherland...

[paulgitao]

This guy is born to be a leader very determined

[aliceonofeta]

President Ibrahim Traoro well done son Almighty God continues to give wisdom to rule

[ailinchong]

Ibrahim Traore the GREAT chosen by higher force to save Africa 👌👍👏👏👏👏👏

[balerikirmu.]

"Africa is not poor. It's being robbed."

[meismeLHA]

Young good looking ambitious and brave, we keep praying and hoping he is safe from assassins

[nadsyakhan]

May Allah (SWT) protect and guide our Brother President Ibrahim Traore! ❤❤❤ From Southern Philippine Muslim Ummah