Happy birthday! Blaise Compaoré turns 75 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary political figure turns 75 on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

Former Burkina Faso's president Blaise Compaoré is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed political figures of his generation.

Popular political figure Blaise Compaoré has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Compaoré, a cultural icon

Born in Ziniaré on February 3, 1951, Blaise Compaoré's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Burkinabé history. Compaoré's not just a great political figure, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Blaise hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Blaise Compaoré as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Blaise, you're the best!

Blaise Compaoré career in pictures

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