Guimbi Ouattara

Guimbi Outtara, sometimes Guimbé Ouattara (c. 1836–1919), was a ruler and military leader in what today is the country of Burkina Faso.

Ouattara was the eldest daughter of Diori Ouattara and Makogo Ouattara. Her father died when she was three, and he was succeeded by her younger brother. By the age of 15, Ouattara had been married and widowed three times.

Ouattara is still remembered today in Bobo-Dioulasso, where both a maternity hospital and a professional school bear her name. Her mausoleum, a modern structure, can also be visited. Ouattara visited Ture to conduct peace negotiations; she brought gifts and added what was described as "a magic potion" to the milk he drank. They spoke of peace and their common enemy, the Tiéfo people, and Ture agreed to an alliance. Together they put down the rebellious Tiéfo; Ouattara was with him when his forces destroyed Noumoudara, and she remained a powerful influence in Bobo-Dioulasso throughout the following years.