Burkina Faso
Ibrahim Traoré
Ibrahim Traoré is Head of state of Burkina Faso, in office since 21 Oct 2022.
| Office | Head of state |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| In office since | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Time in office | In office for 4 years |
Career
- president of Burkina Faso (2022 to present)
- President of the Alliance of Sahel States (2025 to present)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Burkina Faso?
Ibrahim Traoré is the Head of state of Burkina Faso, in office since 21 Oct 2022.
Who was the Head of state of Burkina Faso before Ibrahim Traoré?
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba held the office before Ibrahim Traoré.
When was Ibrahim Traoré born?
Ibrahim Traoré was born in 1988-03-14, in Bondokuy, according to Wikidata.
Where did Ibrahim Traoré study?
Ibrahim Traoré studied at University Joseph Ki-Zerbo, according to Wikidata.
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Others in the government of Burkina Faso
- Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo Head of government
- Ousmane Bougouma Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- Célestin Simporé Minister of Defence
- Aboubakar Nacanabo Minister of Finance
- Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Emile Zerbo Minister of Interior
- Mahamadou Sana Minister of Security
- Edasso Rodrigue Bayala Minister of Justice
Sources: Presidency of Burkina Faso (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Ibrahim Traoré. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/ibrahim-traore-burkina-faso