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- History of Madagascar - Wikipedia
Militant nationalists launched a large uprising in 1947 that was brutally suppressed by 1949 The country gained full independence from France in 1960 Madagascar's First Republic (1960–1972) was established as a democratic system modeled on that of France and led by President Philibert Tsiranana
- History of Madagascar | Events, Dates, People, Facts | Britannica
The opposition regrouped under the name Congress Party for the Independence of Madagascar (Antokon’ny Kongresin’ny Fahaleovantenan’i Madagasikara; AKFM), which included both Protestant Merina dissidents and communists
- Madagascar National Day - United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Madagascar as you celebrate your 65th Independence Day The United States values our strong partnership with Madagascar, which is built on mutual respect and cooperation, and is marked this year by the 150th anniversary of the first U S […]
- A Historical Timeline for Madagascar
Negotiations between Tsiranana and French authorities led to Madagascar officially attaining full independence on June 26, 1960 However, Tsiranana's vision for an independent Madagascar was closely tied to maintaining Franco-Malagasy relations
- Madagascar profile - Timeline - BBC News
1960 26 June - Independence with Philibert Tsiranana as president 1972 - Amid popular unrest, President Tsiranana dissolves government and hands power to army chief Gen Gabriel Ramanantsoa as
- Independence Day: history and what comes after – Money for Madagascar
Today marks the start of the 66th year of the modern state of Madagascar Malagasy people gained their full independence from France, officially, on 26 June 1960 Celebrations usually begin the night before, with celebrations including harendrina and tsipoapoaka (paper lanterns and firecrackers), to banish the ‘darkness of the past’ and welcome in (and commemorate the coming of) the
- Independence of Madagascar - globhistory. org
Explore the journey to Madagascar's independence from French colonial rule in 1960 Discover the key events, nationalist movements, and international influences that shaped this significant milestone, as well as its lasting impact on the nation and the continent
- About Madagascar - Friends of Madagascar Mission
On October 14, 1958, Madagascar was proclaimed an autonomous state within the French community This provisional government ended in 1959 with the adoption of a new constitution and on June 26, 1960, gained full independence
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