Burkina Faso names boulevard after Thomas Sankara on anniversary of his assassination

Burkina Faso’s transitional government paid tribute Sunday (Oct. 15) to late revolutionary president Thomas Sankara, assassinated in a coup 36 years ago.

Attendees included relatives of the late leader, the president of the transition and government officials were in Ouagadougou.

The ceremony took place after Lte Sankara was elevated to the rank of hero of the nation in early October.

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