1977 Afars and Issas independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas on 8 May 1977 alongside an election for a Constituent Assembly. Previous referendums were held in 1958 and 1967,[1][2] which rejected independence. This referendum backed independence from France.[3] The territory became independent as Djibouti on 27 June 1977.

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The result is celebrated annually on Independence Day on 27 June.

Results
Choice Votes %
Independence80,86499.8
Remain a territory in the French Republic1990.2
Invalid/blank votes784–
Total81,847100
Registered voters/turnout105,96277.2
Source: Nohlen et al.

References
  1. Kevin Shillington, Encyclopedia of African history, (CRC Press: 2005), p.360.
  2. American Universities Field Staff, Northeast Africa series, Volume 15, Issue 1, (American Universities Field Staff.: 1968), p.3.
  3. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p322 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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