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Famous quote by Thomas Sankara, African revolutionary and assassinated president of Burkina Faso; "We must dare to invent the future" is an inspiration for revolutionaries everywhere and a fitting motto for the African Youth of today who refuse to have their future sacrificed for others' greed

"The revolution and women’s liberation go together. We do not talk of women’s emancipation as an act of charity or out of a surge of human compassion. It is a basic necessity for the revolution to triumph." - Thomas Sankara, 1987. Thomas Sankara was a pan-Africanist Marxist revolutionary who served as President of Burkina Faso from 1983 until he was murdered during a French-backed coup. Check out more of my art and products at https://spacedoglaika.com/

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (21 December 1949 – 15 October 1987) was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. Viewed by supporters as a charismatic and iconic figure of revolution, he is commonly referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara". Sankara seized power in a 1983 popularly supported coup at the age of 33, with the goal of eliminating corruption and the dominance of the former French colonial power. He immediately launched one of the most ambitious programmes for social and economic change ever attempted on the African continent. To symbolize this new autonomy and rebirth, he renamed the country from the French colonial Upper Volta to Burkina Faso (...

Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso was one of the most respected leaders of the Pan African Movement. Although he was assassinated in the 20th century, his leadership by example inspired this design.

An original piece by me of the late Thomas Sankara. Rest in Peace.

Thomas Sankara citation - "Oser lutter, savoir vaincre". "Dare to fight, know how to win"

Une citation de feu Thomas Sankara, révolutionnaire et panafricaniste, président du Burkina Faso jusqu'à son assassinat. L'image est un dessin de Tony Cisse illustrant le système de classe en Afrique, inspiré d'un dessin animé russe pré-révolutionnaire intitulé "Le gâteau de mariage du tsar"

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (21 December 1949 – 15 October 1987) was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. Viewed by supporters as a charismatic and iconic figure of revolution, he is commonly referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara". Sankara seized power in a 1983 popularly supported coup at the age of 33, with the goal of eliminating corruption and the dominance of the former French colonial power. He immediately launched one of the most ambitious programmes for social and economic change ever attempted on the African continent. To symbolize this new autonomy and rebirth, he renamed the country from the French colonial Upper Volta to Burkina Faso (...

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (21 December 1949 – 15 October 1987) was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. Viewed by supporters as a charismatic and iconic figure of revolution, he is commonly referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara". Sankara seized power in a 1983 popularly supported coup at the age of 33, with the goal of eliminating corruption and the dominance of the former French colonial power. He immediately launched one of the most ambitious programmes for social and economic change ever attempted on the African continent. To symbolize this new autonomy and rebirth, he renamed the country from the French colonial Upper Volta to Burkina Faso (...

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (21 December 1949 – 15 October 1987) was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. Viewed by supporters as a charismatic and iconic figure of revolution, he is commonly referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara". Sankara seized power in a 1983 popularly supported coup at the age of 33, with the goal of eliminating corruption and the dominance of the former French colonial power. He immediately launched one of the most ambitious programmes for social and economic change ever attempted on the African continent. To symbolize this new autonomy and rebirth, he renamed the country from the French colonial Upper Volta to Burkina Faso (...

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (21 December 1949 – 15 October 1987) was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. Viewed by supporters as a charismatic and iconic figure of revolution, he is commonly referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara". Sankara seized power in a 1983 popularly supported coup at the age of 33, with the goal of eliminating corruption and the dominance of the former French colonial power. He immediately launched one of the most ambitious programmes for social and economic change ever attempted on the African continent. To symbolize this new autonomy and rebirth, he renamed the country from the French colonial Upper Volta to Burkina Faso (...

"Ne Consommons Que Ce Que Nous Controlons" citation de Thomas Sankara, célèbre comme leçon à Macky Sall par le jeune président malien radical Assimi Goita lorsqu'il lui a servi Foino, plat traditionnel malien à base de céréales au lieu de pain français à base de fleur importée

"Ne Consommons Que Ce Que Nous Controlons" citation de Thomas Sankara, célèbre comme leçon à Macky Sall par le jeune président malien radical Assimi Goita lorsqu'il lui a servi Foino, plat traditionnel malien à base de céréales au lieu de pain français à base de fleur importée

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (21 December 1949 – 15 October 1987) was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. Viewed by supporters as a charismatic and iconic figure of revolution, he is commonly referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara". Sankara seized power in a 1983 popularly supported coup at the age of 33, with the goal of eliminating corruption and the dominance of the former French colonial power. He immediately launched one of the most ambitious programmes for social and economic change ever attempted on the African continent. To symbolize this new autonomy and rebirth, he renamed the country from the French colonial Upper Volta to Burkina Faso (...

"Ne Consommons Que Ce Que Nous Controlons" citation de Thomas Sankara. La célèbre leçon de nationalisme économique et gastronomique du leader Assimi Goita Mailan à Mack Sall du Sénégal lorsqu'il lui a servi Foino, plat traditionnel malien à base de céréales, au lieu de pain français à base de fleur importée

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (21 December 1949 – 15 October 1987) was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. Viewed by supporters as a charismatic and iconic figure of revolution, he is commonly referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara". Sankara seized power in a 1983 popularly supported coup at the age of 33, with the goal of eliminating corruption and the dominance of the former French colonial power. He immediately launched one of the most ambitious programmes for social and economic change ever attempted on the African continent. To symbolize this new autonomy and rebirth, he renamed the country from the French colonial Upper Volta to Burkina Faso (...

Citation célèbre de Thomas Sankara, révolutionnaire africain et président assassiné du Burkina Faso ; "Nous devons oser inventer l'avenir" est une source d'inspiration pour les révolutionnaires du monde entier et une devise appropriée pour la jeunesse africaine d'aujourd'hui qui refuse que son avenir soit sacrifié à la cupidité des autres

PERE DE LA REVOLUTION AU BURKINA FASO. FATHER OF THE REVOLUTION IN BURKINA FASO

Quote by Thomas Sankara, African revolutionary and assassinated president of Burkina Faso; "The enemies of a people are those who keep them in ignorance"

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President of the Transition of Burkina Faso

Huey P. Newton

Sankara was the popular communist leader of Burkina Faso in the early 80's, murdered by his (erstwhile) best friend in a coup.

Thomas Sankara quote: "“Comrades, there is no true social revolution without the liberation of women. May my eyes never see and my feet never take me to a society where half the people are held in silence. I hear the roar of women’s silence. I sense the rumble of their storm and feel the fury of their revolt.” From Sankara's work; "Women's Liberation and the African Freedom Struggle"

We must learn to live the African way. It's the only way to live in freedom and with dignity. -Thomas Sankara

Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara, assassinated in 1987, was a military captain, Marxist revolutionary, and pan-Africanist who led Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. This is one of his memorable quotes; "Imperialism often occurs in more subtle forms, a loan, food aid, blackmail . We are fighting this system that allows a handful of men on Earth to rule all of humanity."

"Never be shamed of being African" Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara (21 December 1949 – 15 October 1987) was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. Viewed by supporters as a charismatic and iconic figure of revolution, he is commonly referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara". Sankara seized power in a 1983 popularly supported coup at the age of 33, with the goal of eliminating corruption and the dominance of the former French colonial power. He immediately launched one of the most ambitious programmes for social and economic change ever attempted on the African continent. To symbolize this new autonomy and rebirth, he renamed the country from the French ...

The enemies of a people are those who keep them in ignorance. -Thomas Sankara

Huey P. Newton

Represent for Marx and the boys who have furthered Marxist thought for comrades the world over.

Discover 'Voice of the General': A vibrant Pop Art portrayal of African leadership and visionary change, featuring a timeless Thomas Sankara quote.

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Après le coup d'Etat de 2023 au Niger, la population se débarrasse du joug du néo-colonialisme, prend son destin en main, et crie "France Degage". After the coup d'etat in Niger, the population throwing off the yoke of neo-colonialism, take their destiny in hand, and cry "France Degage"

France Degage - Burkina Faso. The slogan from the streets from a people fed up of French imperialism interfering in their lives. Revolutionary gift for all Pan-africanists in solidarity with the Burkinabe revolution

Ibrahim Traore, the interim president of Burkina Faso, made an inspiring panafricanist speech to the 2023 Africa Russia Summit. He represents the future Burkina Faso and the african youth in general