Statements (197)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Secretary_of_State |
| gptkbp:alliance |
regional leaders
|
| gptkbp:allied_with |
gptkb:Libya
|
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Honorary_Doctorate
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
November 3, 1951
February 3, 1951 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:1949
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Sophie_Compaoré
gptkb:Blaise_Compaoré_Jr. gptkb:Yannick_Compaoré three Mélanie Compaoré |
| gptkbp:conflict |
in 2014
2014 protests |
| gptkbp:consequences |
during rule
|
| gptkbp:coup_support |
from military
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
gptkb:corruption
human rights abuses for governance lack of democracy |
| gptkbp:defeated |
popular uprising
1987 coup |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
with neighboring countries
with the United States with France |
| gptkbp:duration |
27 years
|
| gptkbp:economic_development |
during presidency
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Ouagadougou
|
| gptkbp:election |
gptkb:2015
|
| gptkbp:ethnicity |
Mossi
|
| gptkbp:exile |
gptkb:Ivory_Coast
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
from France
|
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
gptkb:Ivory_Coast
gptkb:Abidjan |
| gptkbp:has_been_accused_of |
gptkb:political_repression
human rights abuses |
| gptkbp:has_role |
regional security issues
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
controversial presidency
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blaise Compaoré
|
| gptkbp:in_power_for |
27 years
|
| gptkbp:influence |
African politics
regional politics Burkinabé politics Burkina Faso's economy Burkina Faso's military |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
Burkinabé politics
youth movements in Burkina Faso |
| gptkbp:international_relations |
pro-Western
with the United States with France |
| gptkbp:international_response |
received from Western countries
|
| gptkbp:involved_in |
economic reforms
international diplomacy African Union activities Burkina Faso's civil war |
| gptkbp:involved_in_coup |
1987 Burkinabé coup d'état
|
| gptkbp:involved_in_peace_negotiations |
in the region
|
| gptkbp:involved_in_regional_politics |
West Africa
|
| gptkbp:involvement |
regional conflicts
|
| gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
Burkinabé history
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_African_Union
gptkb:ECOWAS |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:corruption
in Burkina Faso attempting to extend presidency |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:political_party
civil society groups arrested suppressed marginalized |
| gptkbp:key_player |
West African politics
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Constitution
gptkb:political_repression economic reforms political instability corruption allegations human rights violations political alliances economic challenges regional diplomacy authoritarian rule economic partnerships military coups youth unemployment controversial elections support for peacekeeping missions conflict mediation controversial foreign policy impact on education policy relationship with the military legacy of governance involvement in regional conflicts foreign aid dependency influence on youth movements long presidency impact on civil society legacy of authoritarianism involvement in peace negotiations role in the African Union diplomatic relations with the US foreign relations with France impact on Burkina Faso's history influence on West African politics role in regional security initiatives role in the fight against terrorism support for rebels in neighboring countries |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Burkinabé_military
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
political instability
controversial leader mixed legacy |
| gptkbp:military_conflict |
in West Africa
|
| gptkbp:military_rank |
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Burkinabé
|
| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
during tenure
|
| gptkbp:political_career |
1970s
|
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
gptkb:Pan-Africanism
|
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Congress_for_Democracy_and_Progress
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
Head of State
|
| gptkbp:political_survival |
through alliances
|
| gptkbp:position_held |
President of Burkina Faso
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Thomas_Sankara
|
| gptkbp:president |
gptkb:Burkina_Faso
27 years October 15, 1987 |
| gptkbp:reform |
economic reforms
limited |
| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:2014
gptkb:Burkinabé_Revolution |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:resigned |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:2014_Burkinabé_uprising gptkb:2014 popular protests presidency of Burkina Faso |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
October 31, 2014
|
| gptkbp:role |
President of Burkina Faso
|
| gptkbp:ruled |
gptkb:1987
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Chantal_Compaoré
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Michel_Kafando
|
| gptkbp:support |
gptkb:African_Union
gptkb:France gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:supported |
rebel groups in neighboring countries
|
| gptkbp:term_end |
gptkb:2014
October 31, 2014 |
| gptkbp:term_start |
gptkb:1987
October 15, 1987 |
| gptkbp:was_a_controversial_leader |
in Africa.
|
| gptkbp:was_akey_ally_of |
gptkb:France
|
| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
gptkb:Burkinabé_Revolution
Burkinabé culture West African politics Burkina Faso's development policies Burkina Faso's economic policies Burkina Faso's international relations Burkina Faso's labor policies Burkina Faso's legal reforms Burkina Faso's political landscape |
| gptkbp:was_amember_of |
gptkb:Revolutionary_Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:was_aproponent_of |
gptkb:pan-Africanism
infrastructure development national unity democratic governance social justice initiatives economic liberalization gender equality initiatives sustainable development. public service reforms |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:University_of_Dakar
|
| gptkbp:was_executed_by |
gptkb:Thomas_Sankara
|
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:coup_d'état
environmental policies peace negotiations trade agreements cultural preservation efforts healthcare initiatives peacekeeping missions regional politics regional security initiatives civil society engagement economic partnerships education reforms anti-corruption measures conflict resolution efforts youth empowerment programs drug trafficking issues agricultural reforms media freedom advocacy African Union affairs Burkina Faso's foreign policy |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
his close ties to France
|
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
gptkb:military
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:French_West_Africa
gptkb:Organization_of_African_Unity |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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