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Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the first holder of the AES biometric identity card in Burkina Faso

Auteur: Ivoirematin

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Le Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré, Premier Détenteur de la Carte d'Identité Biométrique de l'AES au Burkina Faso

Monday, December 1, 2025 marks a historic milestone for regional integration in Burkina Faso: the President of Faso, Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, officially received his biometric identity card from the Confederation of Sahel States (CIB-AES).

After completing the various enrollment steps, the Head of State was presented with this new identity document by the Minister of Security, thus becoming the very first Burkinabe citizen to hold the biometric card of the AES area.

An Official and Symbolic Launch

The enrollment and reception of the CIB-AES by President Traoré constitutes the official launch of this document in Burkina Faso. This initiative embodies a major decision taken by the ESA Heads of State at the December 2024 summit, affirming a clear commitment to accelerating integration within the Confederation.

Objectives of the CIB-AES:

  1. Facilitating the free movement of citizens within the AES area.
  2. Strengthening collective security.
  3. Improvement of inter-state economic exchanges .

Features and Deployment

Starting in January 2026 , the National Identification Office (ONI) will begin mass production of this new document. Thanks to its reliability and high level of security, this document is intended to be a crucial tool in the fight against terrorism and in securing borders.

Characteristic Details
Minimum age for obtaining 5 years
Age of eligibility 13 years old
Cost 3,500 FCFA
Validity 10 years
Material Polycarbonate
Standards Meets the most demanding international safety standards.

Made of polycarbonate, the CIB-AES incorporates advanced security features to ensure reliable identification and protection of the personal data of its holders.

Auteur: Ivoirematin
Publié le: Mardi 02 Décembre 2025

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