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Rebel for Independence
In 1958, Malagasy people supported the idea to gain independence. -
Independence is gained
In 1960, Madagascar finally gained independence from France. -
Rebelling against president
In 1972, the Malagasy people rebelled against their first president ( Philibert Tsiranana) -
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Military rule
After the rebellion against the first president they were ruled by the military for 3 years. -
Albert Zafy defeated Ratsiraka
Albert Zafy defeated Ratsiraka in the 1993 presidential election. -
Zafy's Impeachment
Zafy did not meet expectations and was impeached in 1996. -
Ravalomanana won victory
Political violence almost built up to a civil war but in April 2002, Ravalomanana was elected by Madagascar's high court. -
Ravalomanana reelected
In December 2006, Ravalomanana was reelected -
Mayor wanted Ravalomanana's resignation
The mayor of Antananarivo ( Andry Rajoelina) asked for the resignation of Ravalomanana while violent protests were prevalent. -
Military supports mayor
In March 2009, Rajoelina gained military help. -
Presidential Election
In late 2013, the presidential election was finally held and Rajaonarimampianina won. ( It was confirmed in 2014) -
Grenade Attack
In June 2016, a grenade attack happened in a stadium that killed two people and wounded more than 80 others during a celebration. The attack was blamed on tensions with political opponents -
Sapphire Rush
A glut of sapphires have been found in the environmentally protected forest -
Plague Outbreak
Dozens of people were killed in an outbreak of the pneumonic outbreak.
