In 1966 the military, led by Lieut. Col. (later Gen.) Sangoulé Lamizana, ousted the elected government of Maurice Yaméogo. Lamizana dominated the country's ...

The history of Burkina Faso includes the history of various kingdoms within the country, such as the Mossi kingdoms, as well as the later French colonisation ... Ancient and medieval history · Burkina Faso

The country marched towards independence under a Mossi dominated party. Upper Volta became independent in 1960. In 1984, the country changed its name to Burkina ...

29 нояб. 2021 г. · Burkina Faso has a remarkable history owing to repeated dissolution and reunification of its territory. Following the French colonial ...

Crisis Phase (August 5, 1960-June 21, 1970): Upper Volta formally achieved its independence from France with Maurice Yaméogo as the country's first ...

When independence was proclaimed on August 5, 1960, the new constitution provided for an executive president elected by universal adult suffrage for a five-year ...

26 февр. 2024 г. · 1896 - France invades and make Burkina Faso a French protectorate. By 1898 France completes its conquest of the area. 1898 - Franco-British ...

In 1960, it gained full independence with Maurice Yaméogo as president. Since it gained its independence, the country has been subject to instability, droughts, ... 2014 Burkina Faso uprising · List of cities in Burkina Faso · Ibrahim Traoré · Mooré

5 авг. 2020 г. · Burkina Faso gained full independence from France on the 5th of August 1960 after 20 years of unrest and military coups. It was Capt. Thomas ...

In the 1890s, during the European Scramble for Africa, the territory of Burkina Faso was invaded by France, and colonial control was established following a war ...