Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso was colonized by France as part of French West Africa.

Upper Volta became a self-governing colony within the French Community.

Burkina Faso gained full independence with Maurice Yaméogo as its first president.

The first coup in Burkina Faso's history occurred, leading to political instability.

The Republic of Upper Volta was renamed Burkina Faso by President Thomas Sankara.

Thomas Sankara was overthrown and assassinated in a coup led by Blaise Compaoré.

Burkina Faso experienced a coup in January, followed by another in September.

Burkina Faso announced its exit from ECOWAS and the African Union after forming the Alliance of Sahel States.