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{{Infobox country|name=Mali Federation|image_flag=Flag of the Mali Federation.png|image_coat=Coat of arms of the Mali Federation.png|capital=Dakar|government_type=Federal Republic|year_start=1959|year_end=1960|image_map=Mali Federation Map.png|title_leader=Premier|year_leader1=1959–1960|leader1=[[Modibo Keïta]]|title_representative=Vice Premier|year_representative1=1959–1960|representative1=[[Mamadou Dia]]|legislature=Federal Assembly}}


The '''Mali Federation''' was a short-lived union in [[West Africa]] linking the former French colonies of Senegal and Sudan. Established on April 4th, 1949, as a self-governing territory within the [[French Community]] prior to its independence from [[French Republic|France]] in June 20th the following year. A tense stand off between Sudanese and Senegalese officials eventually culminated in the dissolution of the Mali Federation two months after its independence, resulting in the formation of the Republics of Senegal and Mali.
The '''Mali Federation''' was a short-lived union in [[West Africa]] linking the former [[French Republic|French]] colonies of [[Republic of Senegal|Senegal]] and [[French Sudan|Sudan]]. Established on April 4, 1959, as a self-governing territory within the [[French Community]] prior to its independence from [[French Republic|France]] in June 20, 1960. A tense stand off between Sudanese and Senegalese officials eventually culminated in the dissolution of the Mali Federation two months after its independence, resulting in the formation of the Republics of Senegal and [[Republic of Mali|Mali]].
[[Category:Former states]]
[[Category:History of Mali]]
[[Category:History of Senegal]]

Latest revision as of 19:54, 2 August 2024

Mali Federation
1959–1960
Flag of Mali Federation
Flag
Coat of arms of Mali Federation
Coat of arms
Location of Mali Federation
CapitalDakar
GovernmentFederal Republic
Premier 
• 1959–1960
Modibo Keïta
Vice Premier 
• 1959–1960
Mamadou Dia
LegislatureFederal Assembly
History
• Established
1959
• Dissolution
1960


The Mali Federation was a short-lived union in West Africa linking the former French colonies of Senegal and Sudan. Established on April 4, 1959, as a self-governing territory within the French Community prior to its independence from France in June 20, 1960. A tense stand off between Sudanese and Senegalese officials eventually culminated in the dissolution of the Mali Federation two months after its independence, resulting in the formation of the Republics of Senegal and Mali.