CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Award of the year named

Hyacinthe Boowurosigue Sanou of Burkina Faso, second right, is awarded the top prize in this year's African Journalist Awards.

A powerful story recounting the downfall of the man who ruled Burkina Faso for nearly three decades, has won overall at this year's CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Award.

Hyacinthe Boowurosigue Sanou, of Burkina

Faso's daily newspaper L'Observateur Paalga, wrote 'Nuit du 29 Octobre à Azalaï : Nous étions à la chambre 143', taking his readers to the heart of the action as former president Blaise Campaore struggled to cling on to power.

Boowurosigue Sanou said: "I feel so lucky to be named CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of Year. My story was about power and how people can fight against it -- I'm so proud that the story has been told and will now be remembered. I want to share my prize with all those who work at L'Observateur Paalga."

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