Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana

Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana

politician Burkina Faso

Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana was a prominent military officer and politician who served as the President of Burkina Faso, then known as Haute-Volta, from 1966 to 1980. Born in 1916, Lamizana played a significant role in the country's political landscape, advocating for education and youth empowerment. His legacy is celebrated for its focus on resilience, discipline, and integrity, values that continue to inspire future generations. He passed away on May 26, 2005, and is remembered for his contributions to Burkina Faso's development.

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Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: The camp is named after Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana, a significant figure in Burkina Faso's history. 5

Hamed Hermann Rouamba Halas Sane Coulibaly Adama Sienou Boukary Bonkoungou
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French): Journée d’engagement patriotique et de participation citoyenne: l’armée de terre assainit le Camp Sangoulé-Lamizana

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana was the second president of Upper Volta, now Burkina Faso, serving for nearly 15 years. 7

Idrissa Lamizana Ibrahim Traore Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo Lassine Diawara Yana Sienou Nouhoun Coulibaly
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French): 20e anniversaire du décès du général Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana: « Nous sommes satisfaits de la commémoration », Idrissa Lamizana

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: General Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana is commemorated for his contributions to the army and social cohesion in Burkina Faso. 9

Nouhoun Coulibaly Ibrahim Traore Dramane Konate Doti Bruno Sanou Issouf Cisse Alpha Sekou Barry
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French): Nouhoun Coulibaly, PCO du 20e anniversaire du Gle Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana : « Pour le peu que je sais, il a réformé l’armée et a travaillé pour la cohésion sociale »

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana was the President of the Republic of Haute-Volta from 1966 to 1980. 9

Nouhoun N Dji Coulibaly Farida Ira
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French): Décès du Président Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana: Bobo-Dioulasso célèbre le 20e anniversaire du 5 au 11 mai prochain