June 18 (Boxer), July 11, 1960, four African countries to declare independence. In Reference 1960 July 11, 2010, Dahomey, Niger, Upper Volta and Ivory Coast in four West African countries, with France signed the agreement from the Community to become a sovereign state. The Shikoku formerly French colony, the case of French West Africa. In December 1958, the four countries were to become the French Community "Autonomous Republic". After the signing of the agreement, the four countries on August 1, 1960, respectively, 3, 7, 4, 2011, declaration of independence. Reference, 1975 11 30, Dahomey was renamed Benin; August 4, 1984, Upper Volta was renamed Burkina Faso, meaning "the dignity of the country"; January 1986 1, 2009, Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire. (History today www.lssdjt.com)