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France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger.
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Republic of Dahomey
1958–1975 state in West Africa, now known as Benin
The Republic of Dahomey, simply known as Dahomey, was established on 4 December 1958, as a self-governing colony within the French Community. Prior to attaining autonomy, it had been French Dahomey, part of the French Union. On 1 August 1960, it attained full independence from…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Benin
Country in West Africa
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It was formerly known as Dahomey. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east. The majority of its population lives on the southern…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Republic of Upper Volta
Former country in West Africa (1958–1984); now Burkina Faso
The Republic of Upper Volta was a landlocked West African country established on 11 December 1958 as a self-governing state within the French Community. Before becoming autonomous, it had been part of the French Union as the French Upper Volta. On 5 August 1960, it gained full…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Burkina Faso
Country in West Africa
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2. In 2024, the country had an estimated…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Niger
Landlocked country in West Africa
Niger, officially the Republic of the Niger, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, Mali to the west, and Algeria to the northwest. It…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)