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Head of state · Burkina Faso

Ibrahim Traoré

Transitional President of Burkina Faso

In office sinceOctober 21, 20223 years, 11 months

Ibrahim Traoré is the Transitional President of Burkina Faso, in office since October 21, 2022. Captain; took power in a coup on Sept. 30, 2022. Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).

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Leaders · U.S. mission · Reported with

Head of governmentRimtalba Jean Emmanuel OuédraogoPrime Minister of Burkina FasoSince December 8, 2024 · 1 year, 10 months
U.S. ambassadorJoann M. LockardU.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso
Ambassador to the U.S.Kassoum CoulibalyAmbassador of Burkina Faso to the United StatesSince July 24, 2025 · 1 year, 2 months

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Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).