17 African Countries that gained Independence in 1960
The year 1960 is referred to as the “Year of Africa” because of a series of events that took place during the year—mainly the independence of seventeen African nations—that highlighted the growing Pan-African sentiments in the continent. According to France24.com, between January and December of 1960, 17 sub-Saharan African nations, including 14 former French colonies, gained independence from their former […]
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