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Madagascar's First Republic (1960–1972) was established as a democratic system modeled on that of France and led by President Philibert Tsiranana. Popular unrest led to the socialist Democratic Republic of Madagascar under Admiral Didier Ratsiraka (1975–1992) distinguished by economic isolationism and political alliances with pro-Soviet states.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city ... History of Madagascar; ... French protectorate. 1882–1897. French colony. 1897–1958. First Republic ...
This is a timeline of History of Madagascar. Each article deals with events in Madagascar in a given year Pre-1960 Pre-1960 ... Twenty-first century. 2020s 2020 2021 ...
Democratic Republic of Madagascar: 3 Didier Ratsiraka (1936–2021) [e] 1982 1989: 30 December 1975 12 January 1992 16 years, 13 days Military / AREMA: Rakotomalala Rakotoniaina Rakotoarijaona Ramahatra Razanamasy: Third Republic of Madagascar (3) Didier Ratsiraka (1936–2021) — 12 January 1992 27 March 1993 1 year, 74 days AREMA: Razanamasy ...
The Malagasy Republic (Malagasy: Repoblika Malagasy, French: République malgache) was a state situated in Southeast Africa on the island of Madagascar.It was established in 1958 as an autonomous republic within the newly created French Community, became fully independent in 1960, and existed until the proclamation of the Democratic Republic of Madagascar in 1975.
Although Madagascar enjoyed a period of economic prosperity for much of the First Republic, the late 1960s saw a recession and deterioration in quality of life in Madagascar, largely prompted by global economic conditions but to which the Tsiranana response had been ineffectual and muted. [1]
Philibert Tsiranana (18 October 1912 – 16 April 1978) was a Malagasy politician and leader who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Madagascar from 1958 to 1959, and then later the first President of Madagascar from 1959 to 1972.
A constitutional referendum was held in Madagascar on 21 December 1975. The new constitution created a presidential republic, with the president serving seven-year terms and incumbent President Didier Ratsiraka was to serve the first term without being elected.