Former name for Burkina-Faso (5,5)

I believe the answer is:

upper volta

(Other definitions for upper volta that I've seen before include "Pre-1984 name for Burkina Faso" , "Former name (until 1984) of Burkina-Faso" , "old country" , "Former name of Burkina Faso; popular vet (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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