About
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is a Burkinabé military officer. He served as the interim president of Burkina Faso from January 2022 to September 2022. Damiba came to power after removing president Roch Marc Christian Kaboré in a coup. However, his time as president was short-lived, as he was himself removed in a coup d'état by his own military colleague Ibrahim Traoré.
Career Timeline
Coup and Interim Presidency
Seizes power in a coup, becoming the interim president of Burkina Faso.
Ousted in Counter-Coup
Removed from power in a counter-coup by his own military colleagues after a few months.
Life in Exile
Likely lives in exile, having lost all power and influence after the coup against him.
Political Irrelevance
Remains largely irrelevant in Burkinabé politics, his brief period of power a distant memory.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026