Nicaragua Salutes Central African Republic on Its Independence Anniversary
On Aug. 13, 1960, this African country proclaimed its independence from France.
On Monday, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega sent greetings to President Faustin-Archange Touadéra on the anniversary of the independence of his country, the Central African Republic.
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“On the special occasion of the commemoration of the 64th anniversary of independence, this coming August 13th, we would like to express, on behalf of the people and government of Reconciliation and National Unity of the Republic of Nicaragua, and on our own behalf, our sincerest congratulations to you, the people, and the government of the Central African Republic,” Ortega said.
“From our Nicaragua, Always Blessed and Always Free, we reiterate our unwavering commitment to continue strengthening our fraternal ties of friendship, solidarity, and cooperation that unite our peoples and governments,” he added.
The Central African Republic is a landlocked country bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo to the south, and Cameroon to the west. Currently, it has an estimated population of 5.5 million inhabitants distributed over a territory of 623,000 square kilometers.
Its current borders were established by France in the 19th century when it established a colony between the basins of the Ubangi and Chari rivers. In 1958, the French authorities granted these territories the status of a “semi-autonomous territory of the French Community.”
In September of that year, the inhabitants of the former Ubangi-Shari voted “Yes” in a referendum in favor of the French Constitution, which offered their territory the option to define its ties with the French Republic.
Two years later, on June 12, 1960, the Central African Republic and France signed agreements for the transfer of governmental powers. Finally, the Legislative Assembly proclaimed the independence of the Central African Republic on August 13, 1960, electing David Dacko as its first president the following day.
teleSUR/ JF Sources: Nicaraguan Government – teleSUR