Algerian independence referendum

The Algerian independence referendum was a vote held in 1962, in which the people of Algeria decided whether to become independent from France. After years of a violent struggle known as the Algerian War (1954-1962), the majority voted in favor of independence, leading to Algeria gaining sovereignty. The referendum's outcome reflected widespread support for ending French rule, and it marked a crucial moment in Algeria’s history, establishing it as an independent nation after more than a century of colonialism.