When was Gilbert Diendéré born?

Gilbert Diendéré was born on 1960 in Ouagadougou.

What positions has Gilbert Diendéré held?

Positions held by Gilbert Diendéré include: president of Burkina Faso (2015–2015).

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Gilbert Diendéré

Burkinabé military officer

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Gilbert Diendéré is a Burkinabé military officer and the Chairman of the National Council for Democracy, the military junta that briefly seized power in Burkina Faso in the September 2015 coup d'état. He was a long-time aide to President Blaise Compaoré, serving as commander of the Regiment of Presidential Security (RSP) during Compaoré's rule. He was appointed as chairman of the junta on 17 September 2015. Diendéré currently serves a prison sentence for his role in the 1987 killing of Thomas Sankara and the 1990 killing of Dabo Boukary.

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Born: 1960 wd
Place of birth: Ouagadougou wd
Citizenship: Burkina Faso wd
Occupation: military personnel, politician wd
Political party: independent politician wd

Positions held wd

president of Burkina Faso (17 September 2015 – 23 September 2015)

Awards wd

Knight of the Legion of Honour (2008)

Questions

When was Gilbert Diendéré born?: Gilbert Diendéré was born on 1960 in Ouagadougou.
What positions has Gilbert Diendéré held?: Positions held by Gilbert Diendéré include: president of Burkina Faso (2015–2015).

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Last updated 5 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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