Over the years, the African continent has had a brave few leaders come forward and forge the way for their people, away from imperial interests. Always, the leaders have their short leadership spans ...

In an effort to consolidate and verticalise power, Ibrahim Traoré – himself the target of several attempted coups – has reshuffled his inner circle, prioritising family and personal ties to roll out ...

DAKAR (Reuters) - As a heavily armed convoy drove through a cheering crowd in Burkina Faso's capital on Sunday morning, the boyish face of the country's latest military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, ...

At 34, Ibrahim Traoré seized global attention by toppling Burkina Faso's junta—the second coup in a year—vowing to reclaim sovereignty and reject colonial influence. Days later, he was sworn in as ...

In the heart of West Africa, a new chapter of leadership has begun, one defined by courage, humility, and unyielding patriotism. President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has become a symbol of ...

Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré has changed. He’s become more confident. The military fatigues he wears are no longer earth-toned, but an immaculate white. No longer the young captain so few knew ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — As news emerged this week about hundreds of Burkina Faso citizens killed separately by both jihadi groups and government forces, images of Burkina Faso’s junta leader Capt. Ibrahim ...

As a heavily armed convoy drove through a cheering crowd in Burkina Faso’s capital on Sunday morning, the boyish face of the country’s latest military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, emerged from the ...