General Honoré Nabéré Traoré, a division general in the Burkinabe army, has died. The news was reported by local media on May 25, 2026. The cause of death has not been officially confirmed.
General Traoré served in various capacities within the military. He was known for his role in the security forces during a period of political transition in Burkina Faso. His death marks the loss of a senior figure in the country's defense establishment.
Further details about his passing and funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the Burkinabe authorities. The government has not yet issued an official statement.
