a. advantageous; bringing good. beneficial interest, right to enjoy property, though it be legally invested in another. beneficiary, n. person receiving benefits; legatee under will; holder of benefice; a. holding by feudal tenure.
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.