What nationality does Blaise Compaoré currently hold?
Burkinabé-Ivorian
Ghanaian
Nigerian
South African
Answer
Burkinabé-Ivorian nationality is held by Blaise Compaoré, the former President of Burkina Faso who was overthrown in a popular uprising in 2014. He is a dual citizen of Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire, having acquired Ivorian citizenship in 2016. This move generated significant controversy in Burkina Faso, as many citizens viewed it as an attempt by Compaoré to evade justice for his alleged crimes while in power.
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