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The Republic of Upper Volta declared independence on 5 August 1960. [3] The first president, Maurice Yaméogo, [3] was the leader of the Voltaic Democratic Union (UDV). [6] The 1960 constitution provided for election by universal suffrage of a president and a national assembly for 5-year terms. [3]
Formerly the Republic of Upper Volta, the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4 August 1984 by then-President Thomas Sankara.The words "Burkina" and "Faso" stem from different languages spoken in the country: "Burkina" comes from Mooré and means "upright", showing how the people are proud of their integrity, while "Faso" comes from the Dyula language (as written in N'Ko: ߝߊ߬ߛߏ߫ faso ...
On 5 August 1960, it gained full independence from France. [4] On 4 August 1984, it changed its name to Burkina Faso. Etymology Map ...
The Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea was founded in 1919. Kosovo: Independence Day: 17 February: 2008 Serbia: February 17 is celebrated as Independence Day in Kosovo, commemorating the declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008, marking a significant milestone in the nation's history. Kuwait: National Day: 25 February: 1961
Initial independence declared in 1911, first Mongolian state founded 1203. January 14, 1922 Central American Federation: El Salvador: Independence restored after brief attempt at reunifying Central America, initial independence in 1841. January 14, 1922 Central American Federation: Guatemala
In 1984, president of Upper Volta, Thomas Sankara as a part of his socialist and anti-french reforms renamed the country to Burkina Faso as well as adopting the national anthem, Ditanyè, which was written by Sankara himself. In 2023, Sankara was declared the hero of Burkina Faso and the “true” national founder by president Ibrahim Traoré. [1]
Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report ...
Burkina Faso: 30 September 2022: Coup d'état: 5 August 1960: Independence from France Burundi: 28 November 1966: Monarchy replaced by republic 1 July 1962: Independence from Belgium Cabo Verde: 5 July 1975: 5 July 1975: Independence from Portugal Cameroon: 20 May 1972: 1 January 1960: Independence from France 1 October 1961