Pierre Cournarie

Pierre Cournarie

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Pierre Cournarie was the Governor-General of French West Africa during the time of the Thiaroye massacre. His role in the colonial administration has been scrutinized in historical accounts, particularly regarding the events that led to the tragic killing of African soldiers in December 1944.

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Pierre Cournarie was the Governor General of French West Africa during the Thiaroye massacre.

Thiaroye 1944: Laya Sallou, un Burkinabè « mort par la France » et « mort pour la France »
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-02-27
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