Independence days

Formerly colonised by Belgium Rwanda became independent July 1, 1962

Formerly colonised by Belgium Burundi became independent July 1, 1962

Formerly colonised by Britain Cameroon became independent October. 1, 1961

Formerly colonised by France Mauritania became independent November. 28, 1960

Formerly colonised by Britain Nigeria became independent October. 1, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Gabon became independent August. 16, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Congo became independent August. 15, 1960