Mali Federation — a brief union

1959–1960 · Dakar

In January 1959, Senegal and French Sudan decided to unite to form the Mali Federation. The aim was to build together a strong state at independence. Deep disagreements over how to govern led to the federation's break-up in August 1960. Senegal then proclaimed its independence alone.

Sources

• Persée — Alain Gandolfi, « Naissance et mort sur le plan international d'un État éphémère, la Fédération du Mali » (Annuaire français de droit international, 1960)
• Anadolu Agency — Fédération du Mali, l'union qui ne perdura pas

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