Polity Republic of Dahomey

This article is about the specific polity Republic of Dahomey and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Dahomey became fully independent from France in 1960 after a short period of self-governement. It was a predecessor to modern-day Benin.

Establishment

  • August 1960: The Republic of Dahomey became independent of France.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • September 1961: It was seized by the authorities of the newly independent Republic of Dahomey in August 1961.
  • November 1975: It was renamed in 1975 the People's Republic of Benin.

Disestablishment

  • November 1975: It was renamed in 1975 the People's Republic of Benin.