Blaise Compaoré, the ex-president of Burkina Faso, has received a life sentence in absentia for his role in the assassination of his revolutionary predecessor, Thomas Sankara. Sankara was just 33 when he came to power in 1983, setting in motion a revolution that pledged to “decolonize African minds” and continues to inspire followers across the … Continue reading Ex-Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré Sentenced To Life Imprisonment