How did Gabon gain its independence?

Answer 1

The Congo was a personal possession of the King of Belgium, who styled himself Emperor. Under his direct rule the Congolese suffered as complete slaves until the colony was brought under the rule of the Belgian government.

Answer 2

After Napoleon was defeated, the territory reverted back to it's inhabitants. The Belgains formed a political party called Prothiests, and declared independence from all foreign bodies. Prussians were outraged and sent Hessians to occupy the territory. After a 2 year war between Belgain rebels and Hessian troops, (known as the Brohamtine war), the French government signed a treaty with the Belgain parlament to supply arms and aid during the struggle. The Hessians quickly withdrew their forces and signed a non-aggression treaty. Belgium became solely independent on February 14th, 1830.

Answer 3

Rwanda gained its independence from Germany. Germany had annexed Rwanda and made it part of German East Africa. A Hutu majority waged guerilla warfare and established an independent state in 1959.

Answer 4

Congo is a French colonization. Congo won its independence in 1960. From this day 4/30/12 Congo has had 50 years of independence. Congo had to go though many years to get there independence from Belgium. Independence for Congo followed a strange course of events unlike anything else in the rest of Africa. In 1960 Belgium granted Congo independence after it held a conference in Brussels. They tried to negotiate terms but the Congolese wanted independence quickly. Belgium granted it to Congo. The King of Belgium came and it was all good. A big ceremony occurred too.

Answer 5

In 1960 Belgium granted Congo independence after it held a conference in Brussels. They tried to negotiate terms but the Congolese wanted independence quickly.

Answer 6

They gained it by making up with the other leaders