A 1958 political meeting in Paris launched a movement for West African unity
In the heart of Paris, West African leaders gathered in 1958 to launch a bold political movement aimed at uniting colonial territories into a powerful, self-governing federation.
The African Regroupment Party (PRA) was founded in 1958 during a pivotal meeting in Paris, representing a surge of Pan-African sentiment. As French colonies in Africa pushed for autonomy, leaders like Léopold Sédar Senghor sought to create a unified front that could negotiate with the French government from a position of collective strength.
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