Thomas SANKARA
Thomas Sankara was a Burkinabé revolutionary and politician who served as the President of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. Often referred to as 'Africa's Che Guevara', he was known for his progressive policies aimed at reducing corruption and promoting self-sufficiency and development in his country. Sankara's government emphasized education, women's rights, and national sovereignty, and he famously changed the name of the country from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso, meaning 'Land of Upright People'. His leadership style and radical reforms have continued to inspire social movements across Africa.
Born on Dec 21, 1949 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 2 | 8.00 | 0.75% | +10% | 20,903,273 | 172,884 | $17,000 | 141$ |
| Totals | 2 | 20,903,273 | 172,884 | $17,000 | 141$ |
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is mentioned as a revolutionary leader whose commitment to his ideals is contrasted with the compromises of others.
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Burkina Faso:
The university's name has been changed to 'Université Thomas Sankara' in his honor.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara was present during the inauguration of the pediatrics department at Yalgado Ouédraogo Hospital.
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South Africa:
Thomas Sankara insisted that internationalism without class politics is hollow.
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Burkina Faso:
He initiated three struggles for environmental survival 40 years ago.
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Ghana:
In addition to the example left by assassinated Burkinabe revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara in the 1980s, are there lessons from Ghana’s extraordinary experience that can benefit the Burkinabe revolution?
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Jamaica:
Ibrahim Traoré speaks in the voice of Thomas Sankara, Marcus Garvey, and Kwame Nkrumah.
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Greece:
Ibrahim Traore is often compared to Thomas Sankara, a symbol of anti-imperialist leadership in Burkina Faso.
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United Kingdom:
Thomas Sankara, a former president of Burkina Faso, once called debt a 'skillfully managed reconquest of Africa'.
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Burkina Faso:
The visit continued at the Memorial Thomas Sankara where paving stones are being laid.
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