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.

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

Results

ChoiceVotes%
Independence80,86499.75
Remain a territory in the French Republic1990.25
Total81,063100.00
Valid votes81,06399.04
Invalid/blank votes7840.96
Total votes81,847100.00
Registered voters/turnout105,96277.24
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. ↑ Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p322 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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