The Mali Federation gained independence from France, but dissolved into Mali and Senegal two months later.

Mali Federation

1959–1960 French territory then independent country in West Africa

The Mali Federation was a federation in West Africa linking the French colonies of Senegal and the Sudanese Republic for two months in 1960. It was founded on 4 April 1959 as a territory with self-rule within the French Community and became independent after negotiations with…