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Burkina Faso
Ibrahim Traore's trusted spin doctors

In recent months, the Burkinabe junta leader has been relying on two confidants, one of whom is his brother, to steer his communications strategy. The duo played a key part in the running of the pro-transition events in May. [...]

Published on 01/06/2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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