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 | 9.00 | 1.04% | +30% | 20,903,273 | 283,065 | $17,000 | 230$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 92,398 | $448,000 | 201$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 27,818 | $106,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 4 | 280,814,158 | 403,281 | $571,000 | 486$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Burkina Faso:
Edasso Rodrigue Bayala referenced Thomas Sankara as an ideal for patriotism.
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Nigeria:
Thomas Sankara is mentioned as an example of those who remained faithful to the liberation mission.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is referenced as the captain under whose revolution Sidwaya was created.
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Kenya:
Thomas Sankara gained international praise by cutting back on salaries and spending on luxury vehicles, redirecting this money to projects that needed them in the education and health sectors.
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South Africa:
Thomas Sankara is referred to as a genuine, revolutionary and selfless African leader who was assassinated.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is remembered for leading the 'Faso Yaar' initiative for affordable goods.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara was a former leader known for the 'Faso Yaar' concept.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is mentioned as a historical figure in the friendship between Burkina Faso and Cuba.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara was a revolutionary leader and president of Burkina Faso known for his vision and actions that attracted many followers.
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Liberia:
Thomas Sankara famously said, 'he who feeds you, controls you', demystifying a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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