President of Upper Volta
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| Residence | Kossyam Palace |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Maurice Yaméogo |
| Formation | 5 August 1960 |
This is a list of heads of state of Burkina Faso since the Republic of Upper Volta gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.
A total of eight people have served as head of state of Upper Volta/Burkina Faso (not counting three Transitional Heads of State/Presidents and one Acting President in rebellion).
The current head of state of Burkina Faso is the President of the Republic Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, since 29 December 2015.
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