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1991 marked Blaise Compaoré's first official electoral triumph. Compaoré, who had come to power through a military coup in 1987, sought legitimacy by organizing multi-party elections. Despite opposition from various political parties and allegations of irregularities, Compaoré's victory solidified his grip on power and set the stage for his long presidency, which lasted until 2014 when he was ousted by a popular uprising.