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![]() ![]() Burkina Faso History https://workmall.com/wfb2001/burkina_faso/burkina_faso_history.html Source: US State Department
The French administered the area indirectly through Mossi authorities until independence was achieved on August 5, 1960. The first President, Maurice Yameogo, amended the constitution soon after taking office to ban opposition political parties. His government lasted until 1966, when the first of several military coups placed Lt. Col. Sangoule Lamizana at the head of a government of senior army officers. Lamizana remained in power throughout the 1970s, as President of military and then elected governments. NOTE: The information regarding Burkina Faso on this page is re-published from the US State Department. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Burkina Faso History information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Burkina Faso History should be addressed to the State Department.
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