Roch Marc Christian Kaboré

Roch Marc Christian Kaboré

Gabon GabonpoliticianMaleb. 19578.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is a Burkinabé politician who served as the President of Burkina Faso from 2015 until he was ousted in a military coup in January 2022. He played a crucial role in supporting scientific initiatives, including Frédéric Ouattara's satellite project, demonstrating his commitment to fostering technological advancement and research in Burkina Faso.

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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was elevated to the dignity of Grand-Croix of the OIPA/CAMES in June 2018.

Université : Oligui Nguema élevé à la dignité de Grand-Croix de l'OIPA/CAMES | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-06-19
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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is another political figure discussed regarding security governance in Burkina Faso.

Mécanismes de financement de la lutte contre le terrorisme: Youssouf Ouattara présente le modèle burkinabè et ses facteurs de succès
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-05-29
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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was overthrown by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba during a coup d'état in January 2022.

Tentatives de déstabilisation du Burkina: retour sur 3 ans de récidive
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-01-22
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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was the elected government that Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba toppled in January 2022.

Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-20
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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is the former President of Burkina Faso who praised Simon Compaoré's contributions during the book dedication ceremony.

Littérature: Simon Compaoré signe son autobiographie
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-11-28
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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré received recognition for his role in restoring peace after a period of instability.

José Maria Neves distinguido pela Africa World for Governance and Leadership
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-10-21
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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is acknowledged for supporting the creation of the Thomas Sankara memorial.

Colonel-major Daouda Traoré, président du Comité international du mémorial Thomas-Sankara: « Le flambeau de la Révolution est dans tous les pays du monde »
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-10-15
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Kaboré was present when Macron made patronising remarks at the University of Ouagadougou.

How Zelensky became an ‘African leader’
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-06
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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is the President of Burkina Faso who supported the satellite project.

Physique spatiale au Burkina : « Notre premier satellite sera dans l’espace avant décembre 2020…», Pr Fréderic Ouattara
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-02-14
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