What happened to Blaise Compaore?
In April 2021, a military court in Burkina Faso indicted (in absentia) Compaoré, who was charged with the 1987 murder of his immediate predecessor Thomas Sankara. The trial against him in absentia on counts of attacking state security, concealing a corpse and complicity in a murder began on 11 October 2021.
What did Thomas Sankara do?
Sankara launched a mass vaccination programme in an attempt to eradicate polio, meningitis and measles. From 1983 to 1985, 2 million Burkinabé were vaccinated. Prior to Sankara’s presidency infant mortality in Burkina Faso was about 20.8%, during his presidency it fell to 14.5%.
How old was Thomas Sankara when he died?
37 years (1949–1987)Thomas Sankara / Age at death
What is Burkina Faso capital?
OuagadougouBurkina Faso / Capital
Who is the second President of Burkina Faso?
List of officeholders
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| Left office | ||
| 1 | Maurice Yaméogo (1921–1993) | 3 January 1966 (deposed.) |
| 2 | Sangoulé Lamizana (1916–2005) | 25 November 1980 (deposed.) |
| 3 | Saye Zerbo (1932–2013) | 7 November 1982 (deposed.) |
Which country is Thomas Sankara from?
BurkinabeThomas Sankara / Nationality
How long was Thomas Sankara president?
August 4, 1983 – October 15, 1987Thomas Sankara / Presidential term
What is a Sankara?
Sankara. / (ˈsænkɑːrə) / noun. 8th century ad, Hindu philosopher, the leading exponent of the Vedantic school: noted for his commentaries on the great Hindu texts. Slang.
How old is Lumumba?
35 years (1925–1961)Patrice Lumumba / Age at death
Is Burkina Faso part of Ghana?
Ghana is a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea. Its neighbours are Côte d’Ivoire, to the west, Burkina Faso, which lies north, and Togo, to the east. Ghana is mainly flat, but there are hills in the northern part of the country.
Is Burkina Faso a poor country?
Burkina Faso is a low-income Sahelian country with limited natural resources. Its economy is largely based on agriculture, although gold exports are on the rise. More than 40% of the population lives below the poverty line. Burkina Faso ranks 144th among 157 countries in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index.
How many President Burkina Faso?
A total of eight people have served as head of state of Upper Volta/Burkina Faso (not counting three Transitional Heads of State/Presidents and one Acting President in rebellion). The current head of state of Burkina Faso is the President of the Republic Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba since 2022.