EXPOSED: Ibrahim Traore Just Appeared On Western Blacklist With These African Presidents

EXPOSED: Ibrahim Traore Just Appeared On Western Blacklist With These African Presidents The historical context surrounding the assassinations of Patrice Lumumba, Thomas Sankara, Muammar Gaddafi, and other African leaders is complex and subject to diverse interpretations. While it is true that these leaders posed challenges to Western influence and exploitation in Africa, the specific details and motivations behind their assassinations may vary. Concerning the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the former Prime Minister of Congo, there is evidence suggesting the involvement of the CIA and Belgian authorities. Lumumba’s strong stance against colonialism and his push for national independence threatened the interests of foreign powers. This led to covert actions aimed at removing him from power, which ultimately resulted in his assassination. Ibrahim Traore was born in Kéra, Bondokuy, Mouhoun province in 1988. He received his primary education in Bondokuy before attending a high school in Bobo-Dioulasso. Known for his quiet and talented demeanor, he pursued geology at the University of Ouagadougou. Actively engaging in student associations, Traore graduated with honors. In 2009, Traore enlisted in Burkina Faso’s Army and underwent military training in Morocco. He was later stationed in Caya, achieving the rank of lieutenant in 2014. In the same year, Traore joined the UN peacekeeping force MINUSMA in Mali, displaying courage during rebel attacks in 2018. He returned to Burkina Faso in 2018 and contributed to operations against the jihadist insurgency, including the Otapuanuo offensive in 2019. Traore was promoted to captain in 2020 and became a spokesperson for discontented soldiers in the north, expressing frustration with the government’s inadequate support. Traore played a significant role in the January 2022 Burkina Faso coup d’état, supporting the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration military junta. However, dissatisfied with junta leader Paul Damiba’s handling of the jihadist insurgency, Traore and fellow officers attempted to refocus the agenda but eventually decided to overthrow him. In October 2022, Traore declared himself head of the junta and interim president, committing to democratic elections in July 2024.