07/08/1960 Côte d'Ivoire gaines independence from France
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Africa... States of Independence - Ivory Coast
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Military parades mark Independence Day in Ivory Coast
France had direct control over the Ivory Coast since 1886, soon after the occupation. The country later became an autonomous republic, following a referendum. Less than 2 years after that, thanks to the efforts of leading inter-territorial political party RDA, France agreed to Ivory Coast becoming independent.