How did Blaise Compaoré come into power in 1987?
Through free and fair elections
Through peaceful protest
Through inheritance
Through a coup d'état
Answer
Blaise Compaoré seized power in Burkina Faso through a military coup d'état in 1987, overthrowing his former comrade and President Thomas Sankara. The reasons behind the coup are multifaceted and include ideological differences, power struggles within the ruling regime, and Compaoré's ambition to consolidate control over the country's political landscape.
The Rise and Fall of Blaise Compaoré: Test Your Knowledge on Burkina Faso's Longest-serving President
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