Somalia Becomes Independent
What Happened
After ten years of UN-mandated Italian administration, Somalia gained its independence. This marked the end of Italy's last formal administrative role in Africa. The transition had been planned since the UN mandate began in 1950.
Impact on Citizenship
When Somalia became independent, special citizenship arrangements from the UN mandate period ended. Children born to Italian fathers in Somalia after this date followed standard Italian citizenship rules rather than the special provisions of the mandate period.
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