About
Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is a Burkinabé banker and politician who served as the President of Burkina Faso from 2015 until his ouster in a 2022 coup. Prior to his presidency, he was the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso from 1994 to 1996, and also served as President of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso from 2002 to 2012. He was a prominent figure in Burkinabé politics, holding leadership positions in both the Congress for Democracy and Progress (CDP) and later founding the People's Movement for Progress party.
Career Timeline
Appointed Prime Minister
Becomes Prime Minister of Burkina Faso.
President of National Assembly
Serves as President of the Assembly.
Elected President of Burkina
Wins presidential election.
Re-elected President
Wins second term in office.
Ousted in Military Coup
Removed from power in a coup.
Post-Coup Political Figure
Remains figure after being overthrown.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026