Historical Events tagged with " elections"
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Politics & Government
Formation of Upper Volta's New Government
March 31st, 1957 67 years ago
In 1957, elections were held for the Territorial Assembly of Upper Volta, a French colony in West Africa. The elections were significant for the political landscape of the region as the Democratic and Economic Union (PDU) and the Democratic Vanguard (MDV) emerged as the leading parties. Following the elections, these parties successfully formed a coalition government, marking a pivotal moment in the quest for governance and political representation in Upper Volta.
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