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African Independence Days Destiny African Market
At Destiny African Market, we proudly celebrate African Independence Days, honoring the resilience, culture, and freedom of nations across the continent. As you explore African history, you’ll notice a powerful connection in many African flags, the bold colors red, black, and/or green. This was a deliberate design rooted in Pan-Africanism, popularized by Marcus Garvey to symbolize unity, liberation, and pride among African people worldwide.
With the World Cup 2026 approaching, global attention is once again turning toward Africa, its teams, its fans, and its vibrant culture. As African nations prepare to compete on the world stage, these same colors will be proudly displayed in stadiums, watch parties, and communities across the diaspora. The celebration of African independence, culture, and global excellence is deeply connected.
Whether you’re celebrating an African Independence Day, preparing for World Cup 2026 watch parties, or exploring African food and culture, Destiny African Market is your home for authentic African ingredients, flavors, and community.
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Algeria – July 5, 1962 (France) 🇩🇿
Angola – November 11, 1975 (Portugal) 🇦🇴
B
Benin – August 1, 1960 (France) 🇧🇯
Botswana – September 30, 1966 (United Kingdom) 🇧🇼
Burkina Faso – August 5, 1960 (France) 🇧🇫
Burundi – July 1, 1962 (Belgium) 🇧🇮
C
Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) – July 5, 1975 (Portugal) 🇨🇻
Cameroon – January 1, 1960 (France) 🇨🇲
Central African Republic – August 13, 1960 (France) 🇨🇫
Chad – August 11, 1960 (France) 🇹🇩
Comoros – July 6, 1975 (France) 🇰🇲
Congo, Republic of the (Congo-Brazzaville) – August 15, 1960 (France) 🇨🇬
Congo, Democratic Republic of the (Congo-Kinshasa) – June 30, 1960 (Belgium) 🇨🇩
Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) – August 7, 1960 (France) 🇨🇮
D
Djibouti – June 27, 1977 (France) 🇩🇯
E
Egypt – February 28, 1922 (United Kingdom; became a republic in 1953) 🇪🇬
Equatorial Guinea – October 12, 1968 (Spain) 🇬🇶
Eritrea – May 24, 1993 (Ethiopia) 🇪🇷
Eswatini (Swaziland) – September 6, 1968 (United Kingdom) 🇸🇿
Ethiopia – Never colonized (except Italian occupation 1936–1941) 🇪🇹
G
Gabon – August 16, 1960 (France) 🇬🇦
Gambia – February 18, 1965 (United Kingdom) 🇬🇲
Ghana – March 6, 1957 (United Kingdom) 🇬🇭
Guinea – October 2, 1958 (France) 🇬🇳
Guinea-Bissau – September 24, 1973 (Portugal; formal 1974) 🇬🇼
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Kenya – December 12, 1963 (United Kingdom) 🇰🇪
Lesotho – October 4, 1966 (United Kingdom) 🇱🇸
Liberia – July 26, 1847 (Founded by freed African Americans; not colonized) 🇱🇷
Libya – December 24, 1951 (Italy/UN trusteeship) 🇱🇾
Madagascar – June 26, 1960 (France) 🇲🇬
Malawi – July 6, 1964 (United Kingdom) 🇲🇼
Mali – September 22, 1960 (France) 🇲🇱
Mauritania – November 28, 1960 (France) 🇲🇷
Mauritius – March 12, 1968 (United Kingdom) 🇲🇺
Morocco – March 2, 1956 (France/Spain) 🇲🇦
Mozambique – June 25, 1975 (Portugal) 🇲🇿
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Namibia – March 21, 1990 (South Africa) 🇳🇦
Niger – August 3, 1960 (France) 🇳🇪
Nigeria – October 1, 1960 (United Kingdom) 🇳🇬
R
Rwanda – July 1, 1962 (Belgium) 🇷🇼
S
São Tomé and Príncipe – July 12, 1975 (Portugal) 🇸🇹
Senegal – April 4, 1960 (France) 🇸🇳
Seychelles – June 29, 1976 (United Kingdom) 🇸🇨
Sierra Leone – April 27, 1961 (United Kingdom) 🇸🇱
Somalia – July 1, 1960 (Italy/Britain) 🇸🇴
South Africa – May 31, 1910 (United Kingdom; majority rule in 1994) 🇿🇦
South Sudan – July 9, 2011 (Sudan) 🇸🇸
Sudan – January 1, 1956 (United Kingdom/Egypt) 🇸🇩
T
Tanzania – December 9, 1961 (United Kingdom — as Tanganyika; Zanzibar 1963) 🇹🇿
Togo – April 27, 1960 (France) 🇹🇬
Tunisia – March 20, 1956 (France) 🇹🇳
U
Uganda – October 9, 1962 (United Kingdom) 🇺🇬
Z
Zambia – October 24, 1964 (United Kingdom) 🇿🇲
Zimbabwe – April 18, 1980 (United Kingdom) 🇿🇼
