1958 French Somaliland constitutional referendum
Member State of the Arab League |
Africa portal Politics portal |
A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in French Somaliland on 28 September 1958 as part of a wider referendum held across the French Union. The new constitution would see the country become part of the new French Community if accepted, or result in independence if rejected. It was approved by 75.24% of voters.[1]
Results
The referendum result was in favour of a continued association with France; 75% voted "yes", while 25% were opposed.
Choice | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|
For | 8,662 | 75.24 | |
Against | 2,851 | 24.76 | |
Total | 11,513 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 11,513 | 99.40 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 70 | 0.60 | |
Total votes | 11,583 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 15,914 | 72.78 | |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References
- ^ Frankreich, 28. September 1958 : Verfassung Direct Democracy
- ^ Djibouti - History Archived 2011-09-03 at the Wayback Machine Africa Travelling
- ^ a b Lowell Barrington (2006) After Independence: Making and Protecting the Nation in Postcolonial and Postcommunist States, University of Michigan Press, p. 115
- ^ Report. United Nations, General Assembly. 1967. p. 21. Retrieved 18 December 2014.