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“We must learn to live the African way. It's the only way to live in freedom and with dignity”

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Thomas Sankara, born on December 21, 1949 and died on October 15, 1987, was a political figure from Ivory Coast. He served as the head of state and is known for his radical reforms and anti-corruption policies, making him an important figure in the African independence movement. more

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