Gun-wearing Burkina Faso leader Capt Ibrahim Traore sparks
18 hours ago · Burkina Faso's military leader Capt Ibrahim Traore sparked concern when he attended Tuesday's inauguration of Ghana's President John Mahama with a holstered pistol at his waist. Some have ...
Burkina Faso amnesty law 'risky decision,' analysts say
1 day ago · FILE - Burkina Faso's military leader Ibrahim Traore is escorted by soldiers in Ouagadougou, Oct. 2, 2022. He has faced several alleged coup attempts from within the military since he took power ...
They fled from extremists. Now the government in Burkina Faso …
4 days ago · Keep your pulse on the news with breaking news alerts from The AP. The Morning Wire. Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day. ... Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Traore participates in a ceremony in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Kilaye Bationo, File) Read More.
Burkina Faso military leader sacks government and prime …
Dec 7, 2024 · Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. The dismissal of the head of...
Burkina Faso military leader sacks government and prime minister - BBC News
Dec 7, 2024 · Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. The dismissal of the head of...
Burkina Faso jihadist attacks expose Ibrahim Traoré’s problems
Aug 22, 2024 · The insurgent attacks in March, June, and August have exposed the vulnerability of the administration led by Ibrahim Traoré, a 36-year-old officer who seized power in a coup around two years ago. In the last year, the ruling junta has also said it has “thwarted” at least two attempted coups.
Burkina Faso’s military rulers say coup attempt foiled, plotters ...
Sep 28, 2023 · Ibrahim Traore speaks about conflict in Sahel, denies Russian mercenaries are helping his government fight rebels.
Burkina Faso junta extends its transition term by 5 years
May 25, 2024 · Capt. Ibrahim Traore was named the transitional president. However, since its inception, the junta has struggled to end Burkina Faso’s security challenges — the very reason that it said prompted it to take over power in September 2022.
Is Burkina Faso on the cusp of another coup? - Al Jazeera
Jun 21, 2024 · Military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore, – or “IB” as he is called locally – promised to secure the fighting-ravaged West African country, hold elections, and expedite the country’s transition...
Burkina Faso president resigns on condition military coup leader ...
Oct 3, 2022 · Burkina Faso ’s self-declared military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has accepted a conditional resignation offered by President Paul-Henri Damiba to avoid further violence after Friday’s...