The National Day of Sierra Leone is on the 27th April (Republic Day, independence from the United Kingdom 1961). This celebrates the country’s independence from Great Britain on the 27th April 1961. Sierra Leone is a West African country known for its beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests, and diverse wildlife.
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The National Day of Senegal is on the 4th April (Independence from France 1960). Independence Day or “Fête de l’indépendance,” is celebrated annually on the 4th April. This is to celebrate the country’s independence from France, which was achieved on the 4th April 1960.
The National Day of Rwanda is on the 1 July (Independence from Belgium in 1962). This also known as “Kwibuka,” is commemorated annually on the 4th July. This day remembers the end of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994 and also marks the start of the rebuilding process of Rwanda. See also the Belgium National Day.
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The National Day of Nigeria is on the 1st October (Independence Day, from United Kingdom 1960. (and republic 1963)), 29 May (Democracy Day, return of democracy 1999). This day celebrates Nigeria’s declaration of independence from British colonial rule on the 1st October 1960.
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The National Day of Niger is on the 18th December (Republic Day, autonomous state within the French Community 1958). It is the anniversary of Niger’s independence from France in 1960 (National Day of France). See the history on the country as well as its independence day.
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The National Day of Namibia is on the 21st March (Independence Day, from South African mandate 1990). Firstly Namibia was colonized by Germany in the late 19th century. When this ended it became part of South Africa in 1915. This ended in 1990.
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The National Day of Mozambique is on the 25 June (Independence from Portugal 1975). It is also known as Dia da Independência in Portuguese. The country was colonized by the Portuguese in the late 15th century.
The National Day of Morocco is on the 2nd March (Independence from France 1956). The 2nd March is not celebrated as the National Day of Morocco, but on the 30th July. The 30th July which is known as Throne Day, as it celebrates the ascension of King Mohammed VI to the throne in 1999.
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The National Day of Mauritius is on the 12 March (National Day, independence from the United Kingdom 1968, republic 1992). It is a public holiday in Mauritius and commemorates the day when the country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1968.
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The National Day of Mauritania is on the 28 November (Independence Day, from France 1960). See also Bastille Day on here. This marks the Mauritania’s independence from France in 1960. See the history of their independence day below.
The National Day of Mali is on the 22nd September (Independence from the Mali Federation 1960). This celebrates the anniversary of Mali’s independence from France in 1960. This follows a very long struggle against French colonial rule.
The National Day of Malawi is on the 6 July (Independence Day, from the United Kingdom 1964; and Republic Day 1966). This is the Independence Day or Republic Day. The country of Malawi gained its independence from British colonial rule on the 6th July 1964.
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