Ibrahim Traoré is a Burkinabé military officer who has been the president of the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration (MPSR) and the interim president of Burkina Faso since September 2022. Born on March 14, 1988, in Bondokuy, Burkina Faso, he's currently the world's youngest head of state at 37 years old. Traoré joined the Burkina Faso military in 2009 and rose through the ranks, becoming a captain in 2020. He was part of the UN peacekeeping force in Mali and later fought against insurgents in his country. Here's what we know about him¹: - *Early Life and Career:* - *Birthdate:* March 14, 1988 - *Birthplace:* Bondokuy, Burkina Faso - *Military Service:* Joined in 2009, became captain in 2020 - *Rise to Power:* - Seized power in a military coup in September 2022, toppling Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba - Became president of the MPSR and interim president of Burkina Faso - *Policies and Initiatives:* - Nationalized gold projects and beefed up ties with Russia - Formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with Mali and Niger after breaking away from ECOWAS - Proposed using blockchain technology to manage natural resources and promote financial sovereignty - *International Relations:* - Has visited Mali and Ghana, but limited international trips - Maintains strong ties with Russia and seeks to reduce Western influence - Faces criticism for human rights abuses and authoritarian tendencies Traoré's leadership style and policies have sparked both support and criticism, with some viewing him as a symbol of anti-imperialist defiance and others seeing him as an authoritarian leader. His impact on Burkina Faso and the Sahel region remains to be seen.² ³ #verydarkman #blaqsbi #thadmin