The other nation will Grant us our Freedom if we Join their Faction

We have received word from Belgium, and they have acknowledged that the day of colonial empires is fast coming to a close. They have therefore extended an offer to us to join its Commonwealth as free and independent nation, and therefore as an equal partner. We would still be beholden to the same terms offered to any other military ally, and therefore would be expected to join any wars together. This is probably the most diplomatic outcome we could hope for, and this would allow us to entirely avoid bloodshed with our European friends while upholding African pride and independence.