Ousmane Dicko

Ousmane Dicko

militant Burkina Faso

Ousmane Dicko serves as the second-in-command of the GSIM in Burkina Faso. He gained attention for his recent remarks following the group's capture of Djibo, a key city in northern Burkina Faso. In a propaganda video, he called on civilians to distance themselves from enemy forces and hinted at further military actions by the group. His statements highlight the increasing influence and operational capacity of the GSIM in the region amid a backdrop of rising violence and military confrontations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
62,028
Power
50$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Burkina Faso 1 7.00 0.30% +0% 20,903,273 62,028 $17,000 50$
Totals 1 20,903,273 62,028 $17,000 50$
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Recent Mentions

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Ousmane Dicko, a former cadre of the GSIM, calls on terrorists to lay down their arms and return to reason. 7

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French): Burkina: Ousmane Dicko, ex-cadre du GSIM appelle les terroristes à déposer les armes

France France: Ousmane Dicko, the number two of GSIM in Burkina Faso, gave a similar speech after the capture of Djibo by his men. 5

Le Monde: Au Sahel, l’offensive politique et militaire de la filiale locale d’Al-Qaida : « Le GSIM déroule son plan »