#Burkinabe

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Jamais Sans Ma Vespa (Never Without My Vespa), Sanlé Sory, 1980

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70's

Captivating track by Volta Jazz which highlights their signature blend, full of rythmic warmth, and rich, melodic textures.

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desperately searching the internet for a video or audio recording of tout-a-coup jazz or just thomas sankara playing guitar

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An Afrofuturist Architect Builds for a Better Future | WIRED

Kéré combines traditions of African architecture with influences from pre-industrial Europe to create buildings that value natural elements, from a kindergarten in Munich and Kensington Gardens in London to houses of parliament in West Africa and towers inspired by baobab trees at Coachella in California. Last year, he became the first person of African descent to win the prestigious Pritzker Architecture prize.

Kéré is part of an architecture movement that tries to build in partnership with communities, using local resources and more sustainable alternatives to concrete. But he insists that buildings designed for a future shaped by climate change don’t have to be ugly, and that everyone deserves spaces of beauty and light. The conversation has been edited for brevity and clarity.

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President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore said that there will be no more mining allowed for the West.

Our so-called friends have been extracting our wealth for too long.

We are going to revoke mining licenses and they will no longer be able to exploit our resources.

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American Spy

"We all have to make concessions for the greater good."

A mother writing to her sons to tell them the truth about her life, how it came to be so dangerous. American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson is fiction rolled up in facts. It was not the page-turner I was expecting it to be, but it was good, nonetheless. A slow-moving book, it captures the reader with the feelings of Marie (the mother) while she lays her life out in a journal. It makes you wonder about the life during the Cold War and its aftereffects. This book particularly focuses on the eradication of communism from Burkina Faso with Marie placed on an assignment to eliminate the President of the country- Thomas Sankara. With a bit of twists and turns, "American Spy" captures the essence of human dilemma, complex feelings and doing what you feel is right. In my opinion it could have been a bit more elaborate on the missions of the main character and focused more on its effects on her life. Even then, the story of Burkina Faso captured my attention, and I would recommend it for readers interested in modern history with a twist. An overall 7/10.

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Mon Amour, Ma Chérie, Sanlé Sory, 1966

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The Life, Politics and Legacies of Thomas Sankara

The Life, Politics and Legacies of Thomas Sankara

Celebrating and critiquing the life of one of Africa’s most important anti-imperialist leaders

Thomas Sankara was one of Africa's most important anti-imperialist leaders of the late 20th Century. His declaration that fundamental socio-political change would require a 'certain amount of madness' drove the Burkinabe Revolution and resurfaced in the country's popular uprising in 2014.

This book looks at Sankara's political philosophies and legacies and their relevance today. Analyses of his synthesis of Pan-Africanism and humanist Marxist politics, as well as his approach to gender, development, ecology and decolonisation offer new insights to Sankarist political philosophies. Critical evaluations of the limitations of the revolution examine his relationship with labour unions and other aspects of his leadership style. His legacy is revealed by looking at contemporary activists, artists and politicians who draw inspiration from Sankarist thought in social movement struggles today, from South Africa to Burkina Faso.

In the 30th anniversary of his assassination, this book illustrates how Sankara's political praxis continues to provide lessons and hope for decolonisation struggles today.

Amber Murrey is Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology at The American University in Cairo, Egypt. Her award-winning research considers contemporary Pan-Africanism, resistance to neo-colonial violence, resource extraction and decolonisation. She has been published in a variety of academic journals, including Third World Quarterly, Political Geography, The Journal of Black Studies, The Postcolonialist and Capital and Class. She is the editor of A Certain Amount of Madness (Pluto, 2018).

Endorsements: 'The legendary Thomas Sankara - hero, revolutionary leader, anti-imperialist - receives deserving analytical treatment from the most prominent radical voices here assembled for one the greatest sons of Africa. The book enhances our understanding of the pragmatism of politics, the rhetoric of revolutionary actions, and the resurgence of reactionary forces. A must read' - Toyin Falola, Honorary Professor, University of Cape Town, University Distinguished Professor and Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities, The University of Texas at Austin

'This book by a wide range of committed scholars, including, crucially, a significant number of African scholars, is a necessary and illuminating intervention. The Sankara that emerges here is more than 'Africa's Che Guevara', a man whose ideas and politics are 'rich with a thousand nuances' that distinguish them from other forms of Marxism and Pan-Africanism. Sankara comes alive in all his complexity' - Sean Jacobs, Associate Professor of International Affairs at The New School and Founder and Editor, Africa is a Country

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 Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, has a growing radio industry with a variety of stations catering to different interests and languages.

One of the most popular radio stations in Burkina Faso is Radio Omega FM, which broadcasts in French and plays a mix of local and international music. Another popular French-language station is Radio Salankoloto, which features news, talk shows, and music.

For those interested in African music, there are a number of stations that specialize in this genre. One of the most popular is Radio RAC FM, which broadcasts in both French and Dioula and features a mix of traditional and contemporary African music. Other stations playing African music include Radio Savane FM and Radio Légende FM.

For those interested in news and current affairs, there are a number of options. Radio Burkina, the national broadcaster, features news and current affairs programming in both French and local languages. Other news-focused stations include Radio OMEGA FM and Radio Bendre, which features political discussions and debates.

In addition to these larger stations, there are a number of community stations across Burkina Faso, broadcasting in local languages and serving specific communities. These stations often focus on local news and issues, and provide a platform for local voices and perspectives.

Some popular community radio stations in Burkina Faso include Radio Boulgou FM in Tenkodogo, which broadcasts in the local Bissa language and focuses on agricultural and environmental issues, and Radio Manivelle in Ouagadougou, which plays a mix of African and Western music and features youth-oriented programming.

No matter what your interests or language preferences, there is sure to be a radio station in Burkina Faso that caters to your needs. With a variety of programming and perspectives, the radio industry in Burkina Faso is a vital part of the country's media landscape. So why not tune in today and discover the diverse sounds of Burkina Faso?

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Burkina Faso's transitional government decided on Wednesday to elevate former president and father of the Burkinabe revolution Thomas Sankara, killed on 15 October 1987 in a putsch, to the rank of "hero of the nation". "The Council (of Ministers) adopted a decree recognising the late Captain Isidore Thomas Noël Sankara as a hero of the nation", the minutes said, transmitted to AFP. "The consecration of the status of hero of the nation" to Thomas Sankara "aims to perpetuate the cardinal values on which the Republic is founded", the government explained.[...]

The status of "hero of the nation" was created in June 2022 to honour people who have distinguished themselves by their "exceptional bravery in the defence of a national cause", or their "exceptional and honourable prowess for the nation". After Mr Sankara's death, Blaise Compaoré remained in power until a popular uprising led to his downfall in 2014. In April 2022, after a six-month trial, the military court in Ouagadougou sentenced Mr Compaoré, who lives in Côte d'Ivoire, in absentia to life imprisonment for his role in the assassination of Thomas Sankara. [...]

A "national and international ceremony to pay tribute to the victims will be organised on 15 October 2023 to honour their memory", according to the government. The transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has regularly paid tribute to Thomas Sankara since coming to power in a coup on 30 September 2022.

5 Oct 23

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“Burkinabe people in the street of Ouagadougou, in Upper Volta, now called Burkina Faso.”

November, 1972.

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The moment Leopold Sedar Senghor heard that Thomas Sankara had changed the name of his country from Haute Volta to Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 , and the people who live there will be called Burkinabes, he sent a letter to him saying Mr President, this appellation does not correspond to French therefore I will suggest that you call the population Burkineux and Burkineuse. But Thomas Sankara replied to him:

"We are not french people and we don't want to speak French better than you. We are Africans and this appellation shall remain like this. "

In only 4 yrs in power (1983-87), Thomas Sankara

Built 350 schools, roads, railways without foreign aid.

No loan

Increased literacy rate by 60%

Banned forced marriages

Gave poor people land

Vaccinated 2.5 million kids

Planted 10 million trees

Appointed females to high governmental positions, encouraged them to work, recruited them into the military, and granted pregnancy leave during

sold off the government fleet of Mercedes cars and made the Renault 5 (the cheapest car sold in Burkina Faso at that time) the official service car of the ministers.

He reduced the salaries of all public servants, including his own, and forbade the use of government chauffeurs and 1st class airline tickets.

As President, he lowered his salary to $450 a month and limited his possessions to a car, four bikes, three guitars, a fridge and a broken freezer.

He opposed foreign aid, saying that “he who feeds you, controls you.”

Drove out French imperialism & withdrew Burkina Faso from IMF

A very productive life that was brutally cut short. He was assassinated at the age of 38 by France 🇫🇷 and its ally through Friend. Rest on son of the soil.

A king in making who inspires millions of people today in the World. #Africa

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Burkina Faso renounces its Non-Double neocolonial Taxation Treaty with France, a pact that has been in place since 1967.

Burkina Faso under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré has withdrawn from the Non-Double neocolonial Taxation Treaty with France that was established in 1967.

The Burkina Faso government announced the termination of the double taxation agreement, signed on August 11, 1965, which had been in effect since February 15, 1967, along with its subsequent amendment signed on June 3, 1971, which took effect on October 1, 1974.

The decision comes as a result of France's refusal to renegotiate the terms of the agreement. Olivia Rouamba, head of Burkina Faso’s diplomatic service, explained that this action is necessary due to France's lack of response to requests for negotiations made in January 2020 and late 2021. The denunciation will become effective within three months from the date of notification.

This move is seen as significant, as it will impact French multinationals in Burkina Faso, who previously benefited from tax exemptions under the treaty.

A “huge blow” for France

Phillipe Traoré, a tax expert from Burkina Faso, explained that the double taxation treaty, among other things, allows individuals and companies to avoid paying taxes on the same income in two different countries.

He believes that this measure is “very serious for French multinationals” established in Burkina, adding that “all French income derived from activities carried out on Burkinabe soil will now be taxed.”

“In fact, with the convention signed, the Burkinabè did not deduct any withholding tax on income from services provided by French people (individuals and/or companies) in Burkina,” he said.

The tax expert pointed out that French companies, in particular, are exempt from many taxes in Burkina by virtue of the double taxation treaty.

In his opinion, this gives them a competitive advantage over all other companies operating in Burkina Faso.

“It is a real blow for France and a financial windfall for Burkina,” insisted Phillipe Traoré.

This denunciation comes 48 hours after France suspended all development aid and budgetary support to Burkina following the support given by the Burkinabe military junta to the National Committee for the Defence of the Homeland (CNSP), which overthrew Mohamed Bazoum in Niger on July 26.