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 | 6 | 8.50 | 1.79% | +90% | 20,903,273 | 711,335 | $17,000 | 579$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,092 | $1,400,000 | 1,290$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 199,141 | $350,000 | 423$ |
| Totals | 8 | 232,347,434 | 953,568 | $1,767,000 | 2,292$ |
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Recent Mentions
Bangladesh:
Thomas Sankara changed the name of Upper Volta to Burkina Faso in 1984.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is honored as the father of the Revolution of August 1983 in Burkina Faso.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara created the UAP-GODE in August 1987 to promote economic empowerment for women.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is commemorated through the Memorial Project mentioned in the article.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is mentioned as a pioneer of Burkinabè literature.
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Spain:
Thomas Sankara was a unique personality with whom Jimmy Cliff became close during his travels.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is referred to as the father of the Burkinabè Revolution and his ideals are being promoted by the committee.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is affectionately mentioned by Mohammed Adam Sukparu as a notable figure in Ghana.
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Canada:
Thomas Sankara was a revolutionary officer who changed Upper Volta’s name to Burkina Faso and ruled as a progressive populist.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is referred to as the father of the Revolution and a significant historical figure in Burkina Faso.
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