Norbert Zongo
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Norbert Zongo (31 July 1949 – 13 December 1998), also known under the pen name of Henri Segbo or H.S., was a Burkinabé investigative journalist who managed the newspaper L'Indépendant in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Under Zongo's supervision, L'Indépendant exposed extortion and impunity within the government of Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré. He was assassinated after his newspaper began investigating the murder of a driver who had worked for the brother of Compaoré.[1][2][3][4]
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Born | (1949-07-31)31 July 1949 Koudougou region, French Upper Volta |
Died | 13 December 1998(1998-12-13) (aged 49) Near Sapouy, Ziro Province, Burkina Faso |
Cause of death | Assassination |
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Pen name | Henri Segbo |
Occupation | Investigative journalist |
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Notable awards | Integrity Award |
Spouse | Genevieve Zongo |
Children | 2 sons |
Relatives | Ernest Zongo (Brother) |
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