Chronography of Madagascar
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2006, Ravalomana
won elections. In 2007 the electorate approved plans to increase Presidential powers.
2003, Ratsiraka
retired; he was given a 10 year sentence of hard labour in absentia for
corruption. His former Prime Minister received a 12-year sentence.
2002, Madagascar was divided as opposition leader Marc Ravalomana claimed victory
in the 2001 Presidential elections. Mediation by the Organisation of African
Unity failed to break the deadlock, as the incumbent President Didier
Ratsiraka set up a rival government oin the port city of Tamatave.
The High Court ruled in favour of Ravalomana and Ratsiraka went into exile.
1997, Ratsiraka
was elected President.
1996, Zafy
was impeached.
1993, Zafy�s
CFV Party defeated Ratsiraka�s coalition government in free
elections.
1991, Opposition Forces Vives (CFV), a coalition of opposition parties, was
set up by Albert
Zafy.
1977, A �Democratic Republic� was set up, with only one political Party
permitted.
1975, Didier
Ratsikira, a radical socialist, took power.
26/6/1960, Madagascar became an independent
republic.� It had been a French
colony since 1896.
14/10/1958, Madagascar
gained autonomy.
29/3/1947. Nationalist uprising in Madagascar
against the French. Thiusands were killed in riots.
7/5/1942, Madagascar was occupied by British troops to forestall any
Japanese invasion.
1898, Viiolent anti-French protests
began, lasting until 1906. They were brutally suppressed.
1897, End of the reign of the last
monarch of Madagascar, Queen Ranavalona (reigned 1883-97).
6/8/1896. Madagascar
was proclaimed a French colony.
30/9/1895. The capital of Madagascar, Tananarive, surrendered to the French.
5/8/1890.� Britain agreed to recognise Madagascar as a
French colony and France recognised Zanzibar as a British protectorate.
France gave up claims to the lower Niger and retained the desert territories of
the Sahara.
13/6/1883, The French continued fighting in Madagascar.� Tamatave was bombarded and French subjects
expelled from the capital.
16/5/1883, The French commenced hostilities in Madagascar, bombarding Majunga.
1827, King
Radama I, Hova King of
Madagascar, died after an 18-year reign during which British influence had
been encouraged. He was succeeded by Queen Ranavaloana I, who reigned foir 33 years
and was hostile to both British and French influence and missionaries
1686, France formally annexed Madagascar.
10/6/1660, Etienne de Flacourt, French colonial Governor
of Madagascar, died (born 1607).
1500, Portuguese explorer Diego Dias visited Madagascar.