Their words

“We prefer freedom in poverty to opulence in slavery.”

Source: Speech before General de Gaulle, Territorial Assembly, Conakry, 25 August 1958

Context De Gaulle was touring Africa to win support for the French Community in the 28 September 1958 referendum; a month later Guinea voted no and became independent on 2 October.

Ahmed Sékou TouréGuinea · 1922–1984

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