Gilbert Diendéré

Gilbert Diendéré, born in 1960, is a notable Burkinabé military officer and politician. He gained prominence as the Chairman of the National Council for Democracy, a military junta that briefly took control of Burkina Faso following the coup d'état in September 2015. His military career is marked by a long-standing association with former President Blaise Compaoré, during which he served as the commander of the Regiment of Presidential Security (RSP).

On September 17, 2015, Diendéré was appointed as the chairman of the junta, a role that placed him at the center of Burkina Faso's political turmoil. His tenure was characterized by significant challenges as the country navigated the complexities of governance following the coup.

In addition to his political endeavors, Diendéré's legacy is marred by his involvement in historical events that have shaped Burkina Faso's political landscape. He is currently serving a prison sentence for his role in the assassination of Thomas Sankara in nineteen eighty-seven and the killing of Dabo Boukary in nineteen ninety.