Somalia

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  • 1860

    1860

    • British and Italian parts of Somalia become independent, merge and form the United Republic of Somalia; Aden Abdullah Osman Daar elected president.
  • 1887

    1887

    Britain proclaims protectorate over Somaliland.
  • 1886

    1886

    Italy sets up a protectorate in central Somalia, later consolidated with territory in the south ceded by the sultan of Zanzibar.
  • 1889

    1889

    Italy sets up a protectorate in central Somalia, later consolidated with territory in the south ceded by the sultan of Zanzibar.
  • 1960

    1960

    British and Italian parts of Somalia become independent, merge and form the United Republic of Somalia; Aden Abdullah Osman Daar elected president.
  • 1969

    1969

    Muhammad Siad Barre assumes power in coup after Shermarke is assassinated.