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Mali Federation (1959–1960)

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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.