Independence Day of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 August 5th
Burkina Faso gained its independence from French rule on August 5, 1960. This significant date is commemorated annually as Burkina Faso's National Day, a public holiday. If Independence Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is also observed as a public holiday.
WAELE AFRICA Foundation extends its warmest congratulations to the people of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 on the anniversary of their Independence Day. We wish the nation continued peace, prosperity, and happiness in the years to come.
History of Burkina Faso Independence Day
Burkina Faso, located in West Africa, didn't attract significant colonial attention until the late 19th century. By 1898, the region that comprises modern-day Burkina Faso had become a French protectorate. It was incorporated into the Upper Senegal and French West Africa colony in 1904. Over time, territories were split and reorganized. On September 4, 1947, Upper Volta was created as an overseas territory of the French Union.
On December 11, 1958, Upper Volta became a self-governing autonomous republic within the French Community. Finally, on August 5, 1960, Upper Volta achieved full independence. Maurice Yameogo became the country's first president. In 1984, Upper Volta was renamed Burkina Faso, meaning "Land of Incorruptible People."
Did you know?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. In the Mòoré dialect, it's written as "Wogodogo," and translates to "You are welcome here at home with us."
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