Thomas Isidore Noel Sankara
Thomas Isidore Noel Sankara was a Burkinabè military officer and revolutionary who served as the President of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. Known for his charismatic leadership and commitment to Pan-Africanism, he implemented significant reforms in health, education, and women's rights, earning him the nickname 'Africa's Che Guevara.' Sankara's legacy continues to inspire movements for social justice and anti-colonialism across the continent.
Born on Dec 21, 1949 (75 years old)
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Thomas Isidore Noel Sankara was a Burkinabè military officer and Pan-Africanist revolutionary who served as the President of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987.
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