Blaise Compaore
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Follow Thomas Sankara’s example and put the ‘servant’ back into public servant
The former president of Burkina Faso showed us that it is possible to cultivate political virtues for ethical politics
Life sentences for Sankara assassins sends strong message
Former president Blaise Compaoré hid in Côte d’Ivoire, Hyacinthe Kafando also had to be judged in absentia and Gilbert Diendéré rejected any responsibility for the president’s…
Burkina Faso prosecutors seek 30 years jail for Compaore over Sankara’s murder
Thomas Sankara and 12 colleagues were gunned down by a hit squad in 1987 at a meeting of the ruling National Revolutionary Council.
Burkina Faso: ‘Assassins’ on trial
Blaise Compaoré has gone down in history as the man directly responsible for the assasination of Thomas Sankara. He will stand trial in the capital Ouagadougou, along with 13…
A ‘madman’ who earned the tribute
A little over 31 years ago, the president of Burkina Faso was murdered in a coup instigated by his former friend and army captain, Blaise Compaoré
Elite troops linked to ex-leader declare Burkina Faso coup
Burkina Faso’s presidential guard declared a coup on Thursday after arresting the interim president and key government figures.
Lessons from Nyerere’s grass-roots socialism
We can learn from what the great 1960s anticolonial movements accomplished.
Burkina Faso: Political parties set to adopt transition plan
Political parties and civil society have gathered in Ouagadougou to hammer out a handover plan after the ousting of president Blaise Compaoré.
Burkina Faso: African leaders meet to plot path to civilian govt
An AU delegation has begun talks with military leader Isaac Zida after he pledged to relinquish power to a civilian transitional government.
Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida takes over in Burkina Faso
Isaac Zida says he has taken power after a week of violent protest against President Blaise Compaore’s 27-year rule .
Protesters storm Parliament in Burkina Faso
Protesters say they have had enough of President Blaise Compaoré and want to stall an attempt by government to have him re-elected next year.
North Mali Islamists to meet top crisis mediator
Representatives of the Ansar Dine Islamist group in northern Mali are to meet the lead mediator as plans for military action take shape.
Burkinabe police fire on youth protest, four hurt
Four students were injured during a protest on Friday, three by bullets, as Burkina Faso police opened fire to disperse the youths.
New Burkina Faso premier named after soldier riots
President Blaise Compaore appointed a former ambassador to France as the new prime minister, hoping to restore stability after violent protests.
Burkina Faso mutiny spreads as police, students riot
A mutiny in Burkina Faso spread on Monday as police joined soldiers on a rampage in a northern town, and students staged violent protests in the west.