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Posted On: October 2nd 2026, 10:26 am
Guinea gained its independence on October 2 1958
Key Facts About Guinea's Independence
Colonial Power Guinea won its freedom from France, after being part of French West Africa
The Vote In a September 1958 referendum Guineans voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposed French Community and choose complete independence Guinea was the only French colony in West Africa to vote this way
First Leader Ahmed Sékou Touré led the independence movement and became the nation's first president
Key Facts About Guinea's Independence
Colonial Power Guinea won its freedom from France, after being part of French West Africa
The Vote In a September 1958 referendum Guineans voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposed French Community and choose complete independence Guinea was the only French colony in West Africa to vote this way
First Leader Ahmed Sékou Touré led the independence movement and became the nation's first president
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