Historical Events tagged with "zerbo"

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Politics & Government

Colonel Saye Zerbo Ousted by Colonel Somé

November 7th, 1982 42 years ago

Colonel Gabriel Yoryan Somé orchestrated a coup d'état leading to the removal of Colonel Saye Zerbo, the president of Upper Volta's military government. The coup occurred amid tensions within the military regime and dissatisfaction among the populace towards Zerbo's leadership. Somé’s forces swiftly seized control, signaling a shift in power dynamics within Upper Volta's government.

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