President Yaméogo ousted by Lamizana in military coup.

President Maurice Yaméogo of Burkina Faso was overthrown in a military coup led by Sangoulé Lamizana. Yaméogo's regime had been marred by corruption and authoritarianism, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among the populace. Lamizana, a senior military officer, seized the opportunity to stage a coup and remove Yaméogo from power. Following the coup, Lamizana established himself as the new leader of Burkina Faso, promising to restore stability and improve governance. The overthrow of Yaméogo marked a significant shift in the political landscape of the country, ushering in a period of military rule. The military junta led by Lamizana implemented several reforms aimed at addressing the grievances of the population, including anti-corruption measures and efforts to promote national unity. Despite initial support for the new regime, Lamizana's government would later face challenges and internal divisions. The ousting of President Yaméogo and the subsequent rise to power of Sangoulé Lamizana reflected the complex socio-political dynamics prevalent in Burkina Faso during that period. The event underscored the fragility of democratic institutions in the face of authoritarian rule and set the stage for further political upheavals in the years to come. #BurkinaFaso #MilitaryCoup #PoliticalInstability #SangouléLamizana #MauriceYaméogo