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criticizing demibra for failing to tackle the ongoing Insurgency effectively before proceeding with the video please subscribe to the African Web Channel and ring the bell icon despite being seven years younger than demibra and holding the rank of Captain in the military hierarchy which aligns with the rank of Captain in the French military system TR emerged as the new leader Bina Faso a former French Colony adopted its military command structure from France where the ranks above Captain include commandant Lieutenant
Colonel andColonel while tr's Swift rise to power might have seemed sudden to many in military circles it was not entirely surprising his career trajectory took a notable turn in 2014 when he was deployed to mly as part of the United Nations peacekeeping Mission minisa during his time in money his bravery was consistently praised by his fellow soldiers especially for his courageous resp response to a complex attack by militant extremists in the northern region of Timbuktu when he was just 26 years old in addition to his service inMali tro played a significant role in combating Insurgency within Burkina Faso from 2019 to 2022 which ultimately led to his promotion to the rank of Captain in 2020 after successfully overthrowing Dam's Administration in September 2022 Ibrahim TR then 34 years old
acknowledged the potential scrutiny surrounding his relatively young age for the presidency speaking to government officials in October 2022 he remarked I am aware that my age sets me apart from most of you here the events that unfolded were notour choice but a necessity Russian foreign minister sergy lavro has committed to increasing support for the military jenta in bukina Faso in the months that followed Ibrahim tr's interational visibility diminished until July 2023 when he attended the Russia Africa sum Summit in Street Petersburg this Summit organized by President Vladimir Putin and attended by 16 other African heads of state offered tro a chance to stand out unlike his counterparts who were dressed in luxurious suits TR chose to wear military combat attire completewith a red Barrett and tactical gloves this unique choice of dress attracted attention but it was his speech at the Summit held on July 27th and 28th that earned him significant praise and recognition during his speech sh remarked
he issued lies in witnessing African heads of state who have failed to meet the needs of our people thus echoing the rhetoric of imperialists who label us as mere militias inadvertently they portray us as individuals who do not uphold human rights as Leaders of African nations we must resist behavinglike puppets manipulated by external forces we must prioritize our sovereignty and act in the best interest of our people Ibrahim tro was outspoken in his criticism of African presidents who appeared content with receiving handouts he specifically addressed President Vladimir Putin's announcement on July 27th which included a pledge to send free grain to Africa while he expressed gratitude for the gesture tro used the opportunity to send a powerful message to African leaders in his address he emphasized the importance ofachieving self-sufficiency in food production and Supply he urged African leaders to learn from successful nations in reaching this goal and stressed that they should not attend the next forum without having taken tangible
steps to ensure food security and self-sufficiency within their own countries his remarks were similar to those of Thomas Sankara who expressed such views in the early 1980s when he became the president of Bina Faso through a coup turning to Ibrahim tr's achievements it is clear he is gaining alot of trust and support in Bina Faso and across Africa more than many other African leaders recently people took to the streets demanding an extens ition of tr's transitional rule which was supposed to end in July as a result a new Charter was approved giving the military leader an additional 5 years in power this decision came after National discussions on Saturday May 25th 2024 in the capital city of wagadugu involving Civil Society security forces and transitional legislators with little input from political parties even thoughthe new Charter was signed many people are still uneasy while officials debated inside the conference Hall a passionate group of young people gathered outside strongly advocating for Captain Ibrahim tro to lead Bina Faso for the next 10 years this strong support for tro shows the Deep divisions and complexities in public opinion about the country's future Ibrahim tro is known for his practical approach to politics he tackled a big economic issue by addressing the lack of a domestic gold Refinery knowing that Bina Faso reliedon exporting raw oil to Europe for refiner trari started the construction of a gold Refinery within the country despite Bina Faso being a major gold supplier globally this move is expected to create many jobs and greatly boost Bina faso's economy president Ibrahim tro has exhibited strong leadership by implementing impactful economic measures he initiated significant tax reductions and collaborated with the private sector to ease access to capital for young entrepreneurs notably he introduced the the Innovative concept of popularshareholding allowing public investment in development by privatizing government assets this approach succeeded when 20% of the state-owned telecommunications company was sold to the public generating $60 million for critical projects additionally tro has demonstrated fiscal responsibility by cutting government ministers salaries by 20% and forgoing a presidential salary opting to earn at the level of a military Captain showing
his dedication to serving the nation Ibrahim tro impressed journalists with his commitment to defending people'sright to protest despite facing criticism he emphasized his role as a servant of the people contrasting with leaders in many African countries who often assert sovereignty over citizens as Bina faso's president TR aer's significant responsibilities during this pivotal period while his professional actions are well documented he maintains a private personal life shielding details about his family or relationships from the public guy this discretion allows him to focus on leading Bina Faso through stability andprogress during this transitional phase as of now details about Captain Ibrahim tr's net worth remain undisclosed perfecting the private nature of his financial affairs as bakina faso's transitional president what impact do you think Financial transparency should have on leadership share your thoughts in the comments below don't forget to like and share this video with others subscribe to the African Web Channel and ring bring the Bell icon for more insightful updates on Global Leadership and current affairs your engagementfuels meaningful discussions [Music] [Music] [Music]