Anglo-French_Convention_of_1882

Anglo-French Convention of 1882

Anglo-French Convention of 1882

1882 territorial settlement between the British and French colonies in West Africa


The Anglo-French Convention of 1882 was signed on 28 June 1882 between Great Britain and France. It confirmed the territorial boundaries between Guinea and Sierra Leone around Conakry and Freetown. However, it was never fully ratified by the French Chamber of Deputies although it was officially recognised by the British Foreign Office.[1]

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References

  1. O'Toole, Thomas; Baker, Janice E. (2005). Historical Dictionary of Guinea. Volume 94 of African historical dictionaries, Scarecrow Press. p. 8. ISBN 0-8108-4634-9.



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