July 1: Burundi, Rwanda & Somalia Mark Independence Day Together
July 1: Burundi, Rwanda & Somalia Mark Independence Day Together
Sputnik Africa takes a quick look back:
Somalia gained independence on July 1, 1960, uniting British and Italian territories into the Republic of Somalia.
Burundi and Rwanda became independent from Belgium on July 1, 1962, ending the Ruanda-Urundi mandate.
Burundi, led by movements like UPRONA, has faced ethnic and political challenges but continues to chart its own course.
Rwanda, having endured particularly painful trials, has emerged as a model of recovery and progress in Africa.
Footage (in sequence): Archival clips of Independence Day celebrations in Burundi, Somalia, and Rwanda; July 1, 2025, festivities in Burundi, Rwanda, and Somalia.
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