A referendum on the new Constitution of France was held in Moyen-Congo on 28 September 1958 as part of a wider referendum held across the French Union. The new constitution would make the territory an autonomous republic within the French Community, and was approved by 99% of voters.[1] The Territorial Assembly proclaimed the Republic of the Congo on 28 November 1958,[2] and the country became independent two years later.
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
339,436 |
99.38
|
| Against |
2,133 |
0.62
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
781 |
–
|
| Total |
342,350 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
433,403 |
78.99
|
| Source: Direct Democracy
|
References
Republic of the Congo portal