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 | 4 | 8.00 | 1.59% | +10% | 20,903,273 | 366,432 | $17,000 | 298$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,343 | $2,700,000 | 730$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 40,443 | $63,000 | 43$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 9.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 214,887 | $350,000 | 1,268$ |
| Totals | 7 | 207,832,187 | 640,105 | $3,130,000 | 2,339$ |
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Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso, is noted for his political virtues and commitment to ethical governance.
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Burkina Faso:
The memorial honors Captain Thomas Sankara and his companions from October 15, 1987.
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Burkina Faso:
Marshal Mahamat Idriss DEBY ITNO paid tribute to the late President Thomas SANKARA, the Father of the Revolution of August 1983 in Burkina Faso.
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Tanzania:
Captain Thomas Sankara is compared to Ibrahim Traoré as both took power at a young age.
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Burkina Faso:
Thomas Sankara is the President of Burkina Faso, whose ideals inspired Masaaki Kato's book.
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United Kingdom:
Sankara, often referred to as 'Africa’s Che Guevara', was president of Burkina Faso from 1983 until 1987.
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Burkina Faso:
The event took place on Boulevard Thomas SANKARA.
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