Ibrahim Traoré
Ibrahim Traoré is the leader of the junta in Burkina Faso, known for forming the Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (VDP) militia to assist the military in combating jihadist threats. His controversial tactics and the actions of the VDP have sparked significant violence and unrest, leading to widespread civilian casualties and displacement.
Born on Apr 30, 1986 (39 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 51 | 7.96 | 19.17% | +240% | 20,903,273 | 13,626,419 | $17,000 | 11,082$ |
| Kenya | 5 | 6.60 | 0.31% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 200,017 | $106,000 | 394$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 5.33 | 0.11% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 86,848 | $2,700,000 | 3,454$ |
| Ghana | 2 | 6.50 | 0.27% | +30% | 31,072,945 | 109,918 | $67,000 | 237$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 4.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,166 | $2,100 | 4$ |
| France | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,577 | $2,700,000 | 2,258$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,867 | $210,000 | 125$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,186 | $700,000 | 500$ |
| Totals | 65 | 252,939,878 | 14,087,998 | $6,502,100 | 18,054$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Ibrahim Traoré is the President of Burkina Faso who received a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory from Russia.
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Kenya:
Ibrahim Traoré is the President of Burkina Faso who received a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory from Russia.
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Burkina Faso:
Ibrahim Traoré congratulated the medical team that performed the first kidney transplant in Burkina Faso.
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Burkina Faso:
Ibrahim Traoré is the President of Faso who launched the CHUR project in 2023.
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Burkina Faso:
Ibrahim Traoré is the President of Burkina Faso and is involved in discussions about development initiatives with the World Bank.
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Burkina Faso:
Ibrahim Traoré is the President of Faso and hosted a delegation of constitutional court presidents from several African countries.
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Burkina Faso:
Ibrahim Traoré is the President of Burkina Faso who is involved in the cooperation with Russia.
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Burkina Faso:
Ibrahim Traoré is the President of Burkina Faso who met with a Russian delegation to discuss bilateral cooperation.
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Burkina Faso:
The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, received a Russian delegation led by the Russian Minister of Energy, Sergei Tsivilev.
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Burkina Faso:
Ibrahim Traoré presided over the ordinary session of the weekly Council of Ministers.
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