French satiric dramatist. His grossly farcical Ubu Roi (1896) foreshadowed the Theatre of the Absurd and the French Surrealist movement in its freedom of staging and subversive humour.
The star represents Islam and expresses peace, harmony, hope, and socialism. The tricolour is reminiscent of the flag of France, the former colonial power. The pan-African colours express unity with other African nations. Effective date: 25 August 1960.