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| Thomas Sankara AFP |
In Burkina Faso, and
across Africa, Thomas Sankara has become an iconic figure and is often referred
to as Africa's Che Guevara.
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Jerry
Rawlings said that Thomas Sankara's uprising sent a clear message that there is
always hope in humanity. AFP
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Media
report continues:
Ghana's former
President Jerry Rawlings has been named chairperson of a foundation that will
collect funds for the construction of a memorial in celebration of the
political legacy of Thomas Sanakara, the former left-wing revolutionary leader
of Burkina Faso.
President Sankara,
a champion of a radical form of African renaissance, was killed in a coup in
1987 after leading Burkina Faso for four years during which he promoted
transparency in public office and a populist agenda based on the involvement of
the masses.
Mr Rawlings,
who led Ghana during the same period was a close Sankara ally and a
personal friend.
His government
severed ties with Burkina Faso following Sankara's assassination.
The
proposed memorial is estimated to cost around US$8m (£6.2m) and will be funded by
small contributions from supporters of the former Burkinabe president.
The memorial will include a
museum.
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