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The Sahel coups are against conditions of life afflicting most of the region's people, writes Vijay Prashad — conditions created by theft of sovereignty by multinationals and the old colonial ruler. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On Sept. 30, Captain Ibrahim
Thomas Sankara. Photo: Book cover--"Voices of Liberation: Thomas Sankara." Thirty five years ago Africa's struggle for true independence suffered a severe blow when Thomas Sankara president of Burkina Faso was brutally murdered by his number two man Blaise Compaore who went on to reverse all the revolutionary programs. Compaore was working on behalf of French imperialism and
West African state witnessed youth-led attacks on French embassy and installations amid security challenges Geostrategic Analysis There have been two military coups in the West African state of Burkina Faso since January as attacks by rebel groupings are fueling anxiety over national security concerns. The latest putsch was led by…
(Archived document, may contain errors) 182 April 30, 1982 THE BRANDT COMMISSION: DELUDING THE THIRD WORLD INTRODUCTION During his first year in office, President Reagan has focused his principal attention on reconstructing the American economy.
The example of Thomas Sankara still holds out hope.