Burkina Faso
State · 1960–present · Capital: Ouagadougou
Country in West Africa; the French colony of Upper Volta, independent in 1960 and renamed Burkina Faso in 1984 under Thomas Sankara.
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Office holders on October 14, 2026
Offices
| Office | Holders | Years |
|---|---|---|
| President | 14 | 1966–present |
| Prime Minister | 19 | 1971–present |
Relations
- Member of United Nations (1960–)
- Successor of French West Africa (1958–)
- Parties and groups: Congress for Democracy and Progress
Eras
Decolonisation of Africa (1951–1975)
Events around October 14, 2026
2014-08-01 - 2022-11-09
Operation Barkhane
also: Al-Mourabitoun, France, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Estonia, Sweden, Czech Republic
2022-01-23 - 2022-01-24
2022-09-30