Brig. Gen. Chérif Ousmane

Army Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

Brig. Gen. Chérif Ousmane was promoted to Army Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Jan. 5, 2024. His previous positions include Deputy Chief of Staff and Second in Command of the Presidential Security Group. His decorations include the Medal of the National Order, Medal of the Ivorian Order of Meri, Medal of the Armed Forces, and Officer of the National Order. 

 Diplomas and Certificates:

  • Certificate, National First Aid
  • Certification, Ivorian 
  • Certification , French
  • Specialist in Commando Techniques 

Positions:

  • Commandant—16/11/2009
  • Lieutenant Colonel—01/01/2014
  • Colonel—01/01/2018
  • Colonel‐major ‐ 01/01/2020
  • Général de Brigade—30/12/2021