Independence of Cameroon
French trust territory Cameroon gained independence on 1 January 1960 as the Republic of Cameroon, with Ahmadou Ahidjo as president. The green-red-yellow tricolour flag replaced the French flag at a ceremony in Yaoundé.
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No person recorded for this event.
Historical significance
1 January has since been marked as the national independence holiday.
Related events
| Date | Event | Era | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmadou Ahidjo becomes Prime Minister as Cameroon gains internal autonomy | Independence and reunification | Official sourceUNESCO – General History of Africa |