30 years ago today, Thomas Sankara, a revolutionary African leader, the “African Che Guevara”, was assassinated.

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"We do not talk of women's emancipation as an act of charity. It is a basic necessity for the triumph of the revolution." ~Thomas Sankara

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- Ray of Vision - raising funds for Sankara Eye Foundation which helps poor people in India providing free eye surgeries.

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6] Blaise Compaore, his best friend, killed Sankara with France help, and reversed all his policies (check pinned tweet). He's now in exile.

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Word Lounge. Thurs 8 Oct, Willesden Green library. Hosted by Word Up. With Simon Mole, Oneness Sankara & Mystro. £5

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