Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
president of Burkina Faso
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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré served as the president of Burkina Faso, elected in 2015 and reelected in 2020. His presidency was marked by an increasing threat from Islamist militants, leading to significant internal displacement and food insecurity. Growing frustration with his handling of security challenges and widespread discontent led to a military coup in January 2022, which deposed Kaboré and suspended the constitution. The country has a history of military interventions during times of crisis.12
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