Blaise Compaoré
Blaise Compaoré is a former president of Burkina Faso, who ruled from 1987 until his ousting in 2014. His regime was marked by controversy, particularly due to the assassination of the country's revolutionary leader, Thomas Sankara, which Compaoré orchestrated. Following a popular uprising in 2014, he was forced to flee the country and has since lived in exile.
Born on Feb 03, 1951 (74 years old)
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Cameroon:
Blaise Compaoré has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Liberia:
Kwitee referenced former Burkinabé President Blaise Compaoré's alleged ties to the Liberian civil conflict.
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Saudi Arabia:
Blaise Compaoré congratulated President Ali Bongo Ondimba on his victory in the presidential elections.
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Nigeria:
Blaise Compaore was the former president of Burkina Faso who was forced out of office in October 2014.
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South Africa:
Blaise Compaoré took over as president after the murder of Thomas Sankara and remained in power until 2014.
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United Kingdom:
Blaise Compaoré, who remained in power for 27 years, led the soldiers that assassinated Thomas Sankara.
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