Burkina Faso: History
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The Kingdoms, which are now making up Burkina Faso, become a French protectorate.
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Upper Volta, present day Burkina Faso, becomes a separate constituent within the French Community.
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Upper Volta becomes independent.
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Upper Volta is renamed Burkina Faso.
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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.
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A new gold mine is officially opened and is expected to bring in a significant revenue.
Sources:
BBC NewsBritannica