Burkina's revolutionary remembered

October 15, 2007

Burkina Faso was divided on Monday as it marked two paradoxical events: some paid homage to a fallen hero and ex-leader Thomas Sankara while others celebrated the re-birth of democracy under his successor. Thomas Sankara, known as the African Che or the father of the revolution, was killed on October 15, 1987 in the coup that brought to power his former brother in arms and incumbent president Blaise Compaoré. An AFPTV voiced report.