Is Blaise Compaoré the longest-serving president of Burkina Faso?
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Yes, Blaise Compaoré is indeed the longest-serving president of Burkina Faso. He held office for an uninterrupted period of 27 years, from 1987 until his resignation in 2014 amidst popular protests and a military takeover. Compaoré's extended tenure was marked by both economic progress and accusations of authoritarian rule.
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