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République du Dahomey
Republic of Dahomey

Autonomous entity of the ‌French Community
1958–1960
Flag
Anthem
L'Aube Nouvelle
The Dawn of a New Day
Location of Dahomey
Location of Dahomey
Capital Porto-Novo
Government Republic
High commissioner
- 1958-1960 René Tirant
President of the Government Council
- 1958-1959 Sourou Migan Apithy
- 1959-1960 Hubert Maga
History
December 11, 1958 Self-governing colony
August 5, 1960 Independence
October 26, 1972 Coup d'etat
Currency CFA franc
 Dahomey Dahomey 
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The Republic of Dahomey (1958-1960) was an autonomous entity of the French Community in Western Africa.


High commissioner

  • René Tirant () (December 4, 1958 - August 5, 1960)


President of the Government Council

  • Sourou Migan Apithy () (July 26, 1958 - May 22, 1959)
  • Hubert Maga () (May 22, 1959 - December 31, 1960)

Nation

Beninese Polities

Neighbouring Nations

References


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