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1949 - 1987 / Burkina Faso
Thomas Sankara
Bold Revolution
At just 33, Thomas Sankara seized power and tried to remake one of the world’s poorest nations. He renamed his country, challenged global powers, and demanded dignity for women and the poor. His dream was cut short by bullets, but his ideas still echo across Africa.
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01The Captain Who Refused to Bow3 min
02A New Name, A New Nation3 min
03Gunshots in the Capital3 min
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