Thomas Sankara was an anti-imperialist stalwart, a humanist and a revolutionary. Born on 21 December 1949, his parents wanted him to be a priest, but he opted for a military career. When Bur… Read More
October 15th 1987. Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader, Thomas Sankara had gathered at the Conseil De L’Entente with a handful of his trusted aides. He was receiving reports on… Read More
Supporters of former Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara on Tuesday called for “institutionalizing” of October 15, the anniversary of his assassination, at a tribute ceremony i… Read More
A new and improved statue in honour of the ex-president of Burkina Faso, Thomas Sankara...
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Burkina Faso Unveils New Statue of Revolutionary African Icon Thomas Sankara was first pos… Read More
If I have a minute to die, if I’m to die for one thing on this planet Earth, if I’m to be killed for a wish to be granted or say my last wish, I wouldn’t call for heaves t… Read More
.....Picasso: Don QuixoteA car arrived at dad's funeral with one of our dearest friends, Aggie Msimang sent by the ANC with a message of condolence from Jacob Zuma, ANC President, Kgalema Mo… Read More
Ghana’s former President Jerry Rawlings, a member of the radical and charismatic generation of figures who emerged in West Africa in the 1980s, died on Thursday aged 73, the presidency… Read More
Ghana’s former President Jerry Rawlings, a member of the radical and charismatic generation of figures who emerged in West Africa in the 1980s, died on Thursday aged 73, the presidency… Read More
Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso’s folk-hero president, once marshalled a nation to halt the spread of the Sahara. Decades after his brutal death, a pan-African project of epic scale and a… Read More
Burkina Faso's exiled former president Blaise Compaore will be tried from October 11 for the murder of Thomas Sankara, the man he ousted in a 1987 coup, military prosecutors announced Tuesda… Read More
In this file photo taken on August 31, 1986 Captain Thomas Sankara, President of Burkina Faso, salutes upon his arrival in Harare for the 8th Summit of Non-aligned countries. ALEXANDER JOE /… Read More
The murder trial of Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso’s iconic “father of the revolution”, is due to open on Monday, 34 years after his assassination. Fourteen people, incl… Read More
By Jewel Kiriungi BBC News, OuagadougouImage source, Getty ImagesThirty-four years, almost to the day, since the shocking killing of Burkina Faso's then President, Thomas Sankara, 14 men are… Read More
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — A military court in Burkina Faso has started the trial of 14 people including former President Blaise Compaore for the killing of influential leftist l… Read More
The trial of 14 people accused of plotting to assassinate Burkina Faso's former president Thomas Sankara started on Monday, more than 30 years after he was gunned down in one of the most inf… Read More
The trial of 14 men, including a former president, has opened in Burkina Faso over the assassination of the country’s revered revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara 34 years ago.
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Thomas Sankara's widow, Mariam Sankara, had to flee Burkina Faso with her two children after the assassination in 1987. Today she is back in Ouagadougou for the opening of the trial. The for… Read More
The trial of 14 people accused of plotting the assassination of Burkina Faso’s former president Thomas Sankara started on Monday, 34 years after he was gunned down in one of the most i… Read More
In tonight's edition: The trial into the murder of Burkina Faso's former president Thomas Sankara opens, more than 30 years after he was gunned down. In Mozambique, there are warni… Read More
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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A man walks past paintings for sale by the roadside in Nigeria’s capital… Read More
Le BIPREM FASOKO exhibe fraternellement et sincèrement un carton jaune au Colonel Assimi Goïta en signe d’alerte, pour lui permettre de revoir la trajectoire tortueuse de l… Read More
The military in Burkina Faso says it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré.
The announcement was made on state television by an army officer, who cited the deteriorat… Read More
With Russia’s entanglements and engagements in the war with the Ukraine and most probably or sooner, NATO and it allies, coupled with the global economic sanctions that could… Read More
Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaoré was sentenced in absentia to life in jail over his role in the 1987 murder of the country's revolutionary folk hero Thomas Sankara… Read More
Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaore was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for complicity in the 1987 murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara in a coup, a military tribu… Read More
Former Burkina Faso president gets life sentence for assassination of Sankara in 1987
Former Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore, has been sentenced to life imprisonment over the 1987 a… Read More
Former Burkinabé president Blaise Compaoré has been sentenced in absentia to life in prison for his role in the 1987 murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara. There were gasps… Read More
Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaore was sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity in the 1987 murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara in a coup, a military tribunal ruled on… Read More
Blaise Compaore, a former president of Burkina Faso, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity in the 1987 murder of his predecessor, Thomas Sankara, in a coup. He was sentenced… Read More
Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaoré, sentenced in absentia to life in jail for the 1987 assassination of revolutionary icon Thomas Sankara, apologised to the ex-leader's f… Read More
Burkina Faso: Mixed Reactions as Blaise Compaore Apologizes to Family of Slain Thomas SankaraAfrica NewsIn a letter read out to the media by the government spokesman, former Burkina Faso pre… Read More
We’re still slaves to the white man. The only way Africa will ever develop is if we free ourselves. We are not inferior to anyone. We are beautiful, intelligent, and capable of amazing… Read More
Burkina Faso coup and political situation
Burkina Faso Coup President Paul-Henri Damiba recently announced his resignation following violence in the volatile West African nation, after a gro… Read More
Our Daily Manna 13 October 2022 – WHEN BODYGUARDS DO NOT GUARD!
TOPIC: WHEN BODYGUARDS DO NOT GUARD!
On the evening of April 14th 1865, John Wilkes Booth, a famous actor and Confederat… Read More
France’s monetary management over the African nations is a relic of a shady previous. Solely African initiatives imagined and carried out by Africans will pave the way in which for… Read More
In the annals of history, there are extraordinary individuals whose resilience, spirit, visionary leadership, and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on their nations and the world… Read More
Coup on the heads of Akuffo Addo and Tinubu as a video of ununiformed military personnel is in circulation on social media due to the ‘courageous’ words he has spoken on behalf o… Read More
On this day in 1983, Burkina Faso's Marxist revolutionaryThomas Sankara becomes President of Burkina Faso.Four short years for Thomas Sankara in power in Burkina FasoVasu before his… Read More
It is 1984. President Thomas Sankara moves to change his nation's name from the Republic of Upper Volta to Burkina Faso 24 years after freedom from French rule. This name change gives way to… Read More
Are you ready to embark on a journey of inspiration and enlightenment? We’re diving into a collection of wisdom crafted by remarkable black leaders who’ve left an indelible mark… Read More
Niger as battle ground is sweet music to the ears of President Alassane Dramane Ouattara whose goal is to divert attention from his contentious third term in Cote d’Ivoire and keep war… Read More
Let’s begin by discussing the wise counsel and profound words of Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, (PLO), a Kenyan lawyer and activist. PLO, a former director of the Kenya School of Law als… Read More
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli hosted the second edition of its Leadership Conclave – Daksha 2.0 on 26 August, 2023. The theme of the conclave was “Leadership in… Read More
Says multilateral military force to restore democracy in Niger ineffectual
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Delta North Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has blamed coups in Africa on corruption and bad governanc… Read More
Escobar: No Respite For France As A 'New Africa' Rises
Authored by Pepe Escobar via The Cradle,
Like dominos, African states are one by one falling outside the shackles of neoc… Read More
Dr. Stephen Akolade Akintayo is an ordained Pastor with Living Faith Church Worldwide. He is the most influential investment coach in Africa.
He belongs to the Forbes Business Council, a… Read More
The Last Supper by Paul Ndema depicts various African leaders who promoted Pan-Africanism, via the African Courier, Germany
Often overlooked in the realms of geopolitics, the African… Read More
Burkina Faso's transitional government has declared former president Thomas Sankara, who was killed in a coup in 1987, a "hero of the nation". The government aims to honor Sankara's cardinal… Read More
Burkina Faso, a landlocked country nestled in the heart of West Africa, is a nation rich in history, culture, and resilience. From its journey to independence to its commitment to preserving… Read More
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London continues to dominate the European art market. Overall, this city holds the title of the art’s capital, regardless of the buzz around Paris&rsqu… Read More
TAPIWA CHAGONDATHE Zimbabwean economy has continued to experience turbulence, despite having managed to weather a devastating spell of hyperinflation which peaked in 2008.One economic… Read More
Introduction
Colonialism in Africa is a pivotal chapter in the continent’s history, shaping its socio-economic, political, and cultural landscape for centuries. Defined by the dominanc… Read More
Every year, the people of Burkina Faso come together to celebrate Republic Day, a significant moment that marks the establishment of the country as a republic. It’s a day filled with p… Read More