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Modibo Keita Biography and Timeline

Follow Modibo Keita through 3 dated historical records for Mali.

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Modibo Keita, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1960–1960Years on this page

1960

22 September 1960

Proclamation of Republic of Mali

President of Mali · Bamako · Government / Government of Mali

Keita proclaims the independent and sovereign Republic of Mali after Senegal leaves the federation.

Role range: 1960-1968

24 September 1960

United States Recognition

President of Mali · Bamako · Government / Government of Mali

Keita's government receives United States recognition and establishes formal diplomatic relations.

Role range: 1960-1968

28 September 1960

Admission to United Nations

President of Mali · New York · Government / Government of Mali

Mali is admitted to United Nations membership shortly after proclaiming the republic.

Role range: 1960-1968

Records, sources and methodology

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