When did Upper Volta proclaim its republic status?
11 November 1958
11 December 1958
1 January 1959
31 December 1958
Answer
On 11 December 1958, Upper Volta proclaimed its republic status, as the Republic of Upper Volta, under the leadership of President Maurice Yaméogo. The new country was a member of the French Community.
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