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Cultural promoter donates Thomas Sankara archives to minister in Dédougou
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During his visit to Dédougou on Sunday, June 14, 2026, Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, the Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism, received a collection of documents related to the life of Thomas Sankara, the father of the August 1983 Revolution. This contribution is part of the national campaign to collect archives and artifacts of President Thomas Sankara. The donation was made by Elisabeth Kondé, founder of the YOROPO troupe, who handed over several archives she had preserved to the Ministry of Culture. The Minister personally visited Ms. Kondé's home to collect these documents, which are intended to enrich the collections of the future Thomas Sankara Memorial Library. During their meeting, Ms. Kondé also presented her project to create a Bwaba women's museum. The Minister praised her "highly patriotic" gesture, emphasizing the archives' value in safeguarding national memory. He also called on all individuals and organizations holding documents, objects, or testimonies related to Thomas Sankara to contact the ministry to contribute to this preservation effort. The Minister assured Ms. Kondé that her contribution would be valued, stating that the donated works would be preserved in the future Thomas Sankara Memorial Library.
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