Republic of the Congo’s Independence from France: A New Dawn in 1960

On August 15, 1960, the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) gained independence from French colonial rule. As part of the wave of decolonization sweeping across Africa, Congo’s path to freedom was largely peaceful but politically complex. Led by nationalist figures like Abbé Fulbert Youlou, the country transitioned from French Equatorial Africa to a sovereign republic. This video explores the historical background, the negotiations with France, and the early challenges faced by the newly independent nation at the heart of Central Africa.
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