When was Roch Marc Christian Kaboré born?

Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was born on 25 April 1957 in Ouagadougou.

What positions has Roch Marc Christian Kaboré held?

Positions held by Roch Marc Christian Kaboré include: Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (2021–2021); Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (2016–2017); president of Burkina Faso (2015–2022); president of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso (2002–2012); Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (1994–1996).

Where did Roch Marc Christian Kaboré study?

Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was educated at University of Burgundy Europe.

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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré

Former President of Burkina Faso ousted in a coup d'état on 23 Jan 2022

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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré is a Burkinabé banker and politician who served as the President of Burkina Faso from 2015 until he was deposed in 2022. He was the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso between 1994 and 1996 and President of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso from 2002 to 2012. Kaboré was also president of the Congress for Democracy and Progress (CDP) until his departure from the party in 2014. He founded the People's Movement for Progress party that same year.

Quick facts

Born: 25 April 1957 wd
Place of birth: Ouagadougou wd
Citizenship: Burkina Faso wd
Occupation: politician, economist, banker wd
Political party: People's Movement for Progress (since 2014), Congress for Democracy and Progress (1999–2014) wd
Education: University of Burgundy Europe wd
Spouse: Sika Bella Kaboré wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (30 June 2021 – 10 December 2021 · BS 15 Asar 2078 – 24 Mangsir 2078)
Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (13 January 2016 – 20 February 2017)
president of Burkina Faso (29 December 2015 – 24 January 2022)
president of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso (6 June 2002 – 28 December 2012)
Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (22 March 1994 – 6 February 1996)
Minister of Finance of Burkina Faso (1992–1993)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of La Pléiade
National Order of Burkina Faso
honorary doctorate of University of Burgundy (2018)

Questions

When was Roch Marc Christian Kaboré born?: Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was born on 25 April 1957 in Ouagadougou.
What positions has Roch Marc Christian Kaboré held?: Positions held by Roch Marc Christian Kaboré include: Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (2021–2021); Minister of National Defence of Bukina Faso (2016–2017); president of Burkina Faso (2015–2022); president of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso (2002–2012); Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (1994–1996).
Where did Roch Marc Christian Kaboré study?: Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was educated at University of Burgundy Europe.

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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