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Ex Burkina Faso leader to face the music for Sankara’s death
The alleged murder of Thomas Sankara- a left-wing radical who is considered a hero for many Africans continues to raise dust in Burkina Faso following a warrant issued for the arrest of deposed leader, Blaise Compoare.
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It could be recalled that Compaore’s ally, Gen Gilbert Diendere, was recently charged in connection with the killing but both men have denied any wrongdoing.
Described as “Africa’s Che Guevara”, Sankara was succeeded by Blaise Compaore who stayed in power for 27 years, before being ousted by street protests in 2014.
Compaore is now exiled in Ivory Coast after being forced to resign last year.
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