Independence Day of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 | 5th August
Today Burkina Faso celebrates its Independence Day.
On 5th August 1960, Burkina Faso gained full independence from France. Independence Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso each year. If 5th August falls on a Sunday, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday.
A message from WAELE AFRICA Foundation
We congratulate the people of Burkina Faso on their 66th independence milestone. We wish you continued progress, unity, and peace.
History of Burkina Faso Independence Day
Located in West Africa, the region that is now Burkina Faso did not attract colonial attention until the late nineteenth century.
By 1898, most of the kingdoms in the area had become a French protectorate.
In 1904, these territories were added to the Upper Senegal and Burkina Faso colony of French West Africa. Over the years, regions were split into different colonies.
On 4 September 1947, Upper Volta was created as an overseas territory of the French Union.
On 11 December 1958, the Republic of Upper Volta became a self-governing autonomous republic within the French Community.
On 5 August 1960, Upper Volta gained full independence, with Maurice Yameogo becoming the country’s first president.
In 1984, Upper Volta was renamed Burkina Faso, which means "Land of Incorruptible People."
Did you know?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. In the Mòoré dialect it is written as “Wogodogo” and literally means “You are welcome here at home with us”.
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