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.1960: The year of Independence African News Live The Territorial Assembly proclaimed the Republic of the Congo on 28 November 1958,Congo, Republic of the (ROC) - History Encyclopedia of the Nations and the country became independent two years later.
Results ChoiceVotes%For339,43699.38Against2,1330.62Invalid/blank votes781–Total342,350100Registered voters/turnout433,40378.99Source: Direct Democracy
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