Ibrahim Traoré

Ibrahim Traoré

politician Burkina Faso

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
16 wks
Reach
13,282,795
Power
15,711$
Sentiment
7.16
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Burkina Faso 39 8.18 23.21% +160% 20,903,273 12,616,618 $17,000 10,261$
Jamaica 4 8.00 0.27% +30% 2,961,167 10,489 $15,000 53$
Liberia 3 7.00 1.19% +20% 5,057,681 71,967 $3,000 43$
Ghana 2 7.50 0.28% +0% 31,072,945 87,653 $67,000 189$
France 2 7.00 0.12% +10% 65,273,511 83,782 $2,700,000 3,466$
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 10,847,910 6,999 $89,000 57$
Czech Republic 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 10,708,981 5,520 $245,000 126$
Nigeria 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 206,139,589 109,707 $448,000 238$
Tanzania 1 7.00 0.17% +0% 59,734,213 103,705 $63,000 109$
South Africa 1 7.00 0.30% +0% 59,308,690 180,819 $350,000 1,067$
Greece 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 10,423,054 5,535 $190,000 101$
Totals 56 482,431,014 13,282,794 $4,187,000 15,710$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Greece Greece: Ibrahim Traore is the president of Burkina Faso who has strengthened ties with Russia and China while distancing from Western influence. 7

Kathimerini: Ιμπραήμ Τραορέ: Από τη χούντα της Μπουρκίνα Φάσο στο TikTok

France France: Ibrahim Traoré was praised for his unwavering commitment to lead Burkina Faso towards a better tomorrow. 9

Le Monde: Au Burkina Faso, une « Grande Nuit du patriotisme » avec le soutien de Canal+

France France: Ibrahim Traoré is the captain who has been leading Burkina Faso since October 2022. 5

Le Monde: Les trois frères Dicko, importateurs du djihad au Burkina Faso