Historical Events tagged with "ouédraogo"
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Politics & Government
Thomas Sankara Ousts Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo
August 4th, 1983 41 years ago
Captain Thomas Sankara led a coup d'état in Upper Volta, ousting President Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo. The coup was motivated by widespread dissatisfaction with Ouédraogo's government, including allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Sankara, a popular military leader, rose to power quickly, appealing to the hopes and needs of the people for economic and social reforms. The coup marked a significant turning point in the country’s political landscape, with Sankara promising a new era of governance.
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