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The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon

Posted by Tasnim Rahman on January 5, 2026 at 17:58

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In 1972, Thomas Sankara was swept into the revolution seeking to wrest control of Madagascar from France’s lingering colonial rule. The protests inspired the West African native to read works by socialist leaders and seek wisdom from military strategy. Leaving Madagascar in 1973, he was determined to free his country from its colonial legacy. Lisa Bacon details the life of the revolutionary icon.

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