Only Colnect automatically matches collectibles you want with collectables collectors offer for sale or swap. Upper Volta obtained independence on 5 August 1960, with Maurice Yaméogo of the Voltaic Democratic Union-African Democratic Rally (UDV-RDA) becoming the country's first president. Stamp catalog Africa Burkina Faso Upper Volta dzAlgeria aoAngola bjBenin bwBotswana Burkina Faso Upper Volta biBurundi cmCameroon cvCape Verde. A constitution was ratified the same year, establishing presidential elections by direct universal suffrage and a National Assembly with five-year terms. Shortly after coming to power, Yaméogo banned all political parties other than the UDV-RDA. He had shown a deep authoritarian streak even before then, however between the time he became prime minister of Upper Volta while it was still a French colony and independence two years later, opposition parties were subjected to increased harassment. On 3 January 1966, Yaméogo was overthrown in a coup d'état led by army chief of staff Sangoulé Lamizana. Although multiparty democracy was nominally restored four years later, Lamizana dominated the country's politics until he was himself overthrown in 1980.Īfter a series of short-term presidencies, Thomas Sankara then came to power through a military coup d'état on 4 August 1983. After the coup, he formed the National Council for the Revolution (CNR), with himself as president. Politics įrom 1958 to 1960, the Republic of Upper Volta was led by a high commissioner: Under the direction of Sankara, the country changed its name on 4 August 1984, from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso, which means "Land of Incorruptible People". Max Berthet (11 December 1958 to February 1959).Paul Masson (February 1959 to 5 August 1960).įrom 1971 to 1987, the Republic of Upper Volta was led by a prime minister.Gérard Kango Ouedraogo (13 February 1971 to 8 February 1974).Thomas Sankara (4 August 1983 to 14 October 1987).Nous te ferons et plus forte, et plus belle We will make you stronger and more beautiful UPPER VOLTA STAMPS PLUS One of the more unusual Beethoven stamps is from the country of Upper Volta (Burkina Faso). This anthem was replaced in 1984 by a new anthem, the Ditanyè. It is part of a series that celebrates a famous person for each sign of the zodiac. For instance, Beethoven is on the stamp for Sagittarius.
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