Olómìnira Upper Volta

République de Haute-Volta Republic of Upper Volta ← 1958–1984 → Flag Coat of arms Motto "Unité - Travail - Justice"  (Faransé) "Unity - Work - Justice" Anthem Hymne Nationale Voltaïque Location of Upper Volta Capital Ouagadougou Language(s) French Government Republic President  - 1959-66 Maurice Yaméogo  - 1983-84 Thomas Sankara High Commissioner  - 1958-59 Max Berthet  - 1959-60 Paul Masson Prime Minister  - 1971-74 Gérard Kango Ouedraogo  - 1983 Thomas Sankara Historical era Cold War  - Self-governing colony December 11, 1958  - Independence August 5, 1960  - Renamed August 4, 1984 Currency CFA franc Warning: Value specified for "continent" does not comply

Map showing the Volta river in Upper Volta