African Independence Dates — Nations, Colonizers and Freedom
Listing of African independence dates from colonization and information about independence from foreign powers. Education is the key that unlocks any door. African independence movements peaked during the 1960s, reshaping global politics as nations broke free from European colonial powers. African Independence From Colonization — Official Dates Algeria — After more than a century of French rule, Algeria won independence in 1962 following a long liberation war. Angola — Portuguese explorers arrived in 1483; Angola finally gained independence from Portugal in 1975. Benin — Former Dahomey gained independence from France in 1960 and changed its name to Benin in 1975. Botswana — Former British protectorate Bechuanaland became Botswana in 1966. Burkina Faso — Former Upper Volta gained independence from France in 1960 and was renamed Burkina Faso. Burundi — Gained independence from Belgium in 1962 as the Kingdom of Burundi. Cameroon — Fo...
