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What was the position of Thomas Sankara, prior to his assassination?

  • General

  • First president of Burkina Faso

  • Prime Minister

  • Opposition leader

Answer

Prior to his assassination in 1987, Thomas Sankara served as the first president of Burkina Faso, formerly known as Upper Volta. His tenure as president was marked by a strong focus on social and economic reforms, including land redistribution, nationalization of industries, and the promotion of education and healthcare.
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