Burkina Faso: History

The Kingdoms, which are now making up Burkina Faso, become a French protectorate.

Upper Volta, present day Burkina Faso, becomes a separate constituent within the French Community.

Upper Volta becomes independent.

Upper Volta is renamed Burkina Faso.

The country is going through economic difficulties, which sparks general strikes. Also, a state-owned mining company, Soremib, announces the closure of the country's biggest gold mine.

A new gold mine is officially opened and is expected to bring in a significant revenue.