Burkina Faso’s ex-president Compaore gets life imprisonment
Compaore was charged in absentia along with his former Head of Security, Hyacinthe Kafando, who…
3 years ago
Blaise Compaore
Exactly 35 Years Ago Today, Compaore Killed His Friend, Sankara
By Afolabi Gambari The man on the left of the photo above (Blaise Compaore) was…
4 years ago
In death, Sankara marches from victory to victory
By Owei Lakemfa THE first time I saw Blaise Compaoré was at the African…
4 years ago
Burkina Faso: ECOWAS Court lifts ban on Compaore's supporters
The top court of the 15-nation Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS) on Monday…
10 years ago
Burkina Faso: Protesters demand justice for Thomas Sankara
*Burkinabe's loved leader was murdered by Blaise Compaore in October 1987 Hundreds of people placed…
10 years ago
Compaore and A Season Of African Tragicomedies
By Osuolale Alalade All said and done, there is no profound meaning to the fall…
10 years ago
Blaise Compaore, army chief 'under arrest'
The deposed president of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, and the chief of army staff,Navere Honore…
10 years ago
Burkina Faso: Colonel Zida new helmsman, topples Traore
The second in command of Burkina Faso's presidential guard, Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida, said on…
10 years ago
News Analysis: Compaore's fall warning to other African leaders
Aude GENET/ NAIROBI Violent protests in Burkina Faso that led to the overthrow of the…
10 years ago
Ousted Burkinabe president flees capital
The ousted president of Burkina Faso has left the capital Ouagadougou and fled towards the…
10 years ago