Blaise Compaoré Dead at 72: Burkina Faso's Controversial Ex-President Legacy Explained

Blaise Compaoré Dead at 72: Burkina Faso's Controversial Ex-President Legacy Explained

The night of March 28-29, 2025 shocked Burkina Faso as news broke of former President Blaise Compaoré's death. In this in-depth analysis, we examine:
The controversial 27-year rule of Blaise Compaoré (1987-2014)
His 2022 conviction for Thomas Sankara's assassination
Why his legacy remains deeply divisive in Burkina Faso
What his death means for justice and national reconciliation
Burkina Faso's ongoing political challenges


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Key moments:
00:00 The shocking announcement
02:15 Compaoré's rise to power
05:40 The Sankara assassination
09:25 27 years of authoritarian rule
12:10 The 2014 uprising and exile
15:30 Unresolved justice for victims
18:45 What his death means for Burkina Faso

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Breaking news of Compaoré's death
2:15 - Early life and military career
5:40 - 1987 coup and Sankara's assassination
9:25 - Authoritarian rule and corruption
12:10 - 2014 revolution and exile
15:30 - 2022 trial and conviction
18:45 - Legacy and national reconciliation

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