The guilty verdict on Blaise Compaoré should be celebrated as a landmark victory for democracy and peoples’ movements in Africa.
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Politics and Society Burkina Faso | Blaise Compaoré’s sentencing: What it means for Africa
On 6 April 2022, Burkina Faso’s former leader Blaise Compaoré was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the 1987 murder of Thomas Sankara. The judgement is an opportune moment of reflection for African citizens and leaders.
Politics and Society Former Burkina Faso leader Compaoré gets life sentence over murder of Thomas Sankara
A Ouagadougou court has sentenced former Burkinabe president Blaise Compaoré to life imprisonment for the murder of his comrade, Thomas Sankara, assassinated on 15 October 1987.
Arts, Culture and Sport The inspiring architect from Burkina Faso who lifted world’s biggest prize
Diébédo Francis Kéré has become the first African and the first black person to be awarded architecture’s highest international honour, the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Politics and Society High stakes as Nigeria prepares for elections 2023
Poor electoral outcomes would hurt democratic transitions in a region suffering a spate of coups.
Politics and Society France wants to fix its relations with Africa. But it’s going about it the wrong way
Macron’s approach to Africa policy emulates the 1950’s strategies. Why? A big part of the answer can be found in the fact that today’s global circumstances are similar to those of post-World War II.
Politics and Society Now there’s a chance of justice for Thomas Sankara, it’s useful to review what got him killed
Burkina Faso is still in the throes of chaos decades after the assasination of the charismatic president.
Politics and Society Reflection on African leadership as we remember Burkinabé revolutionary, Thomas Sankara
As we remember the Burkinabe leader Thomas Sankara who was assassinated in 1987, we reflect on governance on the continent. We look at some exemplary African leaders, while appealing to others in power to draw inspiration from Sankara’s selfless leadership.
Politics and Society Remembering Thomas Sankara: An Upright Man in a Sinful World
On 15 October, Africa joins hands with the people of Burkina Faso to celebrate the life and work of this great African icon.