The Daily Observer (Banjul)
4 April 2008
Captain Thomas Isidore NoÃél Sankara (December 21, 1949 - October 15, 1987) was the leader of Burkina Faso (formerly known as Upper Volta) from 1983 to 1987. He came to power in a coup masterminded by Blaise CompaorÃà. Noted for his personal charisma, he was praised for promoting health and women's rights, but also antagonized many vested interests in the country[2]. He ...
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I am reading Thomas Sankara Speaks and I am so impressed with the man. What charisma he must have had with his people. I cannot understand why his associate would murder him. That exceeds my comprehension but the man and his words will live forever in my mind and the minds of others who await the revolutions to come!