The African History Truly African

As of April 2025, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has reportedly survived at least 19 assassination attempts since assuming power in September 2022. These attempts have involved both internal and external actors, including soldiers and activists allegedly receiving financial backing from foreign entities. One notable incident occurred on September 26, 2023, when Burkina Faso’s intelligence and security services foiled …

During an April 3 U.S. Senate hearing, General Michael Langley, head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), accused Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, of misusing the country’s gold reserves. Langley alleged that the resources were being diverted for the personal security of the ruling junta rather than for the benefit of the Burkinabè people. The statement, made during …

In 1992, at just 25 years old, Valentine Strasser became the world’s youngest head of state after leading a military coup in Sierra Leone. He ruled the country from 1992 to 1996. During his time in power, Strasser reportedly hid funds in Western countries under his wife’s name. However, his reign was cut short when he was ousted in another …