HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Burkina Faso’s ex-president Compaoré sentenced to life over pan-African folk hero Sankara’s murder

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, a military court ruled on Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a case that has tormented the West African nation for…

France 24 · Apr 6, 2022

Burkina Faso: Trial for murder of former leader Sankara continues

Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for ex-President Blaise Compaore over the assassination of his predecessor.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2022

Burkina prosecutors seek 30 year sentence for ex-president Compaoré's role in Sankara murder

Military prosecutors have called for a 30-year jail term against Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaoré for the 1987 murder of his predecessor, revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2022