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Blaise Compaoré
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President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso wearing a dark suit, striped tie, and flag pin, pictured in a close-up portrait with a blurred colorful background.
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Blaise Compaoré: References & Edit History

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Anniversary information added. Jan 30, 2026
First paragraph modernization. May 03, 2024
He was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for being complicit in the murder of former Burkinabé president Thomas Sankara during the 1987 coup. Apr 19, 2022
Updated with Compaoré's resignation. Oct 31, 2014
Updated with October 2014 unrest. Oct 30, 2014
Add new Web site: African Success - Biography of Blaise Compaore. Nov 23, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of Blaise Compaor�. Nov 23, 2011
New article added. May 27, 2011
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