Historical Events tagged with "france-albert rené"

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Politics & Government

Seychelles Gains Independence from the UK

June 29th, 1976 48 years ago

Seychelles officially gained independence from the United Kingdom, marking a significant shift in its political status. The transition to self-governance was finalized after long negotiations involving various local political groups, particularly the Seychelles People's Progressive Front, led by France-Albert René. The capital, Victoria, became the center for the new government, which was geared towards establishing an independent national identity and governance. The new constitution laid the groundwork for Seychelles as a republic, integrating principles of democracy in its political framework.

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