Noël Isidore Thomas Sankara
Noël Isidore Thomas Sankara was the President of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. Known as 'Africa's Che Guevara', he was a revolutionary leader who implemented progressive policies aimed at improving education, women's rights, and health care. His Pan-Africanist ideals and anti-imperialist stance made him a symbol of resistance against colonialism and neocolonialism. Sankara's legacy continues to inspire movements for social justice and independence across Africa.
Born on Dec 21, 1949 (75 years old)
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Noël Isidore Thomas Sankara, the President of Burkina Faso, was assassinated on October 15, 1987.
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