David Kabré (born 7 December 1968 in Tintilou [fr]) is a Burkinabe military figure and politician who is a senior colonel in the Burkina Faso Armed Forces.[1]

David Kabré in 2023

Career

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He started his military career as an infantry soldier in 1991.[2] He served as Minister of Sports and Recreation from 2014 to 2016.

He has been a leader in the armed forces during the Jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso.[3]

References

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  1. ^ AfricaNews (2022-02-09). "A "new breath in the fight against terrorism" : New Burkinabe Army Chief". Africanews. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  2. ^ "Burkina Faso : dix choses à savoir sur David Kabré, nommé par Damiba à la tête des armées – Jeune Afrique". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  3. ^ "Etat-major général des armées : Le colonel-major David Kabré prend le commandement et promet des actions "urgentes et fortes" - leFaso.net". lefaso.net. Retrieved 2023-09-10.