Maurice Yameogo

ModernPoliticianBurkina Faso1921 — ?

First president of Upper Volta.

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Quick Facts

Born

1921

Country

Burkina Faso

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score41.9

Maurice Yameogo — Complete Timeline

1960 AD

Became first President of Upper VoltaPolitical Action

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IndependenceFirst PresidentUpper Volta

Impact: nationalconstructive

Established one-party statePolitical Action◆ Major

Yaméogo banned all opposition parties and established the Voltaic Democratic Union as the sole legal party. He suppressed dissent, arrested opponents, and centralized control, creating an authoritarian regime.

One-Party StateAuthoritarianismUpper Volta

Impact: nationaldestructive

1966 AD

Overthrown by popular uprising and military coupPolitical Action◆ Major

Yaméogo was overthrown on January 3, 1966, following massive protests and a general strike triggered by his austerity policies and corruption. The military, led by Sangoulé Lamizana, took power, ending Yaméogo's rule.

CoupUprisingOverthrow

Impact: nationaldestructive