Independence days

Formerly colonised by France Burkina Faso became independent August. 5, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Niger became independent August. 3, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Benin became independent August. 1, 1960

Formerly colonised by Britain Somalia became independent July 1, 1960

Formerly colonised by Belgium Congo became independent June 30, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Madagascar became independent June 26, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Mali became independent September 22, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Togo became independent April 27, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Senegal became independent April 4, 1960

Formerly colonised by France Cameroon became independent January. 1st 1960