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 | 8 | 8.75 | 4.76% | +50% | 20,903,273 | 1,493,091 | $17,000 | 1,214$ |
| Ghana | 2 | 8.50 | 0.28% | +10% | 31,072,945 | 95,743 | $67,000 | 206$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 1,991 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 9,508 | $45,000 | 36$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 21,984 | $2,700,000 | 874$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,506 | $190,000 | 100$ |
| Totals | 14 | 145,065,069 | 1,627,823 | $3,034,000 | 2,440$ |
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Recent Mentions
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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Ghana:
Thomas Sankara built roads and a railway to tie the nation together, without foreign aid.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is an inspiration and the embodiment of a struggle for ideas that Nathalie Yam passionately supports.
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Tunisia:
Thomas Sankara is highlighted as a prominent figure in the fight for African rights.
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Jamaica:
Thomas Sankara’s 1980s revolution sought to reclaim economic sovereignty, empower women, and reject foreign debt.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is a revolutionary leader who encouraged students to engage in agriculture during his governance.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is honored as the deceased President of Burkina Faso and a key figure in the independence movement.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara was a revolutionary leader whose memory is honored through a mausoleum and whose legacy continues to inspire.
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