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Former Burkinabè President Blaise Compaoré has returned to Abidjan after a controversial short stay in Ouagadougou.

AFP - OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT

By: Romain Auzouy

Former Burkinabè President Blaise Compaoré asks forgiveness from the family of his predecessor Thomas Sankara, who was assassinated 35 years ago.

Facts that have earned the former head of state to be sentenced in absentia to life.

How does this gesture inspire you?

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  • Blaise Compaore

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