A referendum on the new Constitution of France was held in Moyen-Congo on 28 September 1958 as part of a wider referendum held across the French Union. The new constitution would make the territory an autonomous republic within the French Community, and was approved by 99% of voters.[1] The Territorial Assembly proclaimed the Republic of the Congo on 28 November 1958,[2] and the country became independent two years later.
Results edit
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 339,436 | 99.38 |
| Against | 2,133 | 0.62 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 781 | – |
| Total | 342,350 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 433,403 | 78.99 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References edit
- ^ 1960: The year of Independence[permanent dead link] African News Live
- ^ Congo, Republic of the (ROC) - History Encyclopedia of the Nations