How many years did Blaise Compaoré serve as president?
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Compaoré ruled the West African nation of Burkina Faso for 27 years as its president. He came to power through a military coup in 1987 and maintained a firm grip on the country's political landscape. Although initially popular, his government faced increasing criticism in later years regarding corruption and restrictions on democratic processes. Eventually, a popular uprising led to his departure from power in 2014.
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