British rule lasted until August 1960 when, after a four-year liberation struggle, the island became independent and was proclaimed a Republic.
Tilmaamaha Ingiriisiga waxay socdeen illaa Ogosto 1960 markii, iyadoo la raacayo afar - Dagaalkii xorriyadda sannadka, jasiiradda waxay noqotay mid iskeed u taagan oo waxaa laga sii daayay Jamhuuriyadda.