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Saye Zerbo

President of Burkina Faso (1932-2013)

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Saye Zerbo was a Burkinabé military officer who was the third President of the Republic of Upper Volta from 25 November 1980 until 7 November 1982.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Tougan wd
Died
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Place of death
Ouagadougou wd
Citizenship
Republic of Upper Volta, Burkina Faso wd
Occupation
politician, military officer, statesperson, minister wd
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Burkina Faso (25 November 1980 – 7 November 1982)
  • Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (25 November 1980 – 7 November 1982)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso

Questions

When was Saye Zerbo born?
Saye Zerbo was born on 27 August 1932 in Tougan.
What positions has Saye Zerbo held?
Positions held by Saye Zerbo include: president of Burkina Faso (1980–1982); Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (1980–1982); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso.
Where did Saye Zerbo study?
Saye Zerbo was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Saye Zerbo · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q557941 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Saye Zerbo with U.S. ambassador (cropped).png by United States Department of State (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Saye Zerbo". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/saye-zerbo. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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