Territorial Council elections were held in French Somaliland on 23 November 1958. The result was a victory for the Defence of Economic and Social Interests of the Territory party, which won 25 of the 32 seats.

Electoral system

The elections were held using proportional representation. The country was divided into three constituencies; Djibouti electing 16 members, Tadjoura–Obock electing nine and Dikhil–Ali Sabieh electing seven.

Results

By ethnic group

References


French Somaliland 1922 Stock Photo Alamy

French Somaliland, 5 Francs, 1948, KM 6, Condition as per image

French Somaliland 1931 map Stock Photo Alamy

Italiaans Somaliland. 5 Somali 1951 Pick 16 Catawiki

Italiaans Somaliland. 5 Somali 1951 Pick 16 Catawiki