Political History of Eastern Africa - Independence

Independence

  • 1 July 1962: Burundi (as the Kingdom of Burundi) and the Rwandan Republic proclaim their independence from Belgium.
  • 9 October 1962: Uganda proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, taking back Buganda in the process, and becomes the Republic of Uganda from 9 October 1963.
  • 14 November 1962: Autonomy of Eritrea is dissolved by Eritrean parliament (with possible interference by the Emperor of Ethiopia).
  • 9 December 1962: Tanganyika is renamed Republic of Tanganyika, while the traditional monarchies of the countries are abolished, except for the Kingdom of Shambalai.
  • 13 February 1963: The Kingdom of Rwenzururu proclaims independence from Tooro as an autonomous part of Uganda.
  • 9 May 1963: Nyasaland gains autonomy from the United Kingdom, followed by Kenya on 1 June and Zanzibar on 24 June.
  • 10 December 1963: The Sultanate of Zanzibar proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, followed by Kenya on 12 December.
  • 12 January 1964: The Sultanate of Zanzibar is renamed People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba.
  • 18 January 1964: Pemba People's Republic proclaims independence from Zanzibar and Pemba, with reintegration before the end of the month.
  • 22 January 1964: Northern Rhodesia gains autonomy from the United Kingdom.
  • 27 April 1964: Creation of the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar from the union of the Republic of Tanganyika and the People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba. Its name changes to United Republic of Tanzania on 29 October.
  • 6 July 1964: Nyasaland proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, under the name Malawi.
  • 24 October 1964: Northern Rhodesia proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, under the name Republic of Zambia, but local monarchies are recognized until October 1969. Southern Rhodesia changes its name to Rhodesia.
  • 12 December 1964: The monarchy is abolished in Kenya and it is known as the Republic of Kenya.
  • 11 November 1965: Rhodesia proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, renamed Republic of Rhodesia from 2 March 1970, then Zimbabwe Rhodesia on 1 June 1979.
  • 24 May 1966: Monarchy is abolished in Buganda, then in Ankole, Bunyoro-Kitara and Tooro from 8 September 1967.
  • 6 July 1966: The monarchy is abolished in Malawi and it is known as the Republic of Malawi.
  • 28 November 1966: The Kingdom of Burundi becomes the Republic of Burundi.
  • 5 July 1967: French Somaliland becomes the French Territory of Afars and Issas.
  • 12 March 1968: Mauritius proclaims independence from the United Kingdom.
  • 21 October 1969: The Somali Republic becomes the Somali Democratic Republic.
  • 12 November 1970: Seychelles gains autonomy from the United Kingdom.
  • 1 May 1972: The Republic of Martyazo is proclaimed by Hutu rebels in Burundi.
  • 9 May 1972: Burundi puts an end to the secession of Martyazo.
  • 12 September 1974: The Emperor of Ethiopia is overthrown and Ethiopia, resulting in a 17-year long civil war.
  • 20 September 1974: Moçambique gains autonomy from Portugal.
  • 21 March 1975: The monarchy is abolished in Ethiopia and is ruled by a military junta called the Derg.
  • 2 June 1975: The monarchy is abolished in Awsa, Ethiopia.
  • 25 June 1975: Moçambique proclaims independence from Portugal under the name People's Republic of Mozambique, a civil war goes from March 1976 to 9 October 1992.
  • 6 July 1975: Comoros proclaims independence from France, recognized 31 December 1975, while Mayotte remains a French territory following a 22 December 1974 referendum.
  • 30 December 1975: The Malagasy Republic becomes the Democratic Republic of Madagascar.
  • 29 June 1976: Seychelles proclaims independence from the United Kingdom as the Republic of Seychelles.
  • 24 December 1976: Mayotte becomes a collectivité territoriale
  • 27 June 1977: The French Territory of Afars and Issas proclaims independence from France under the name Republic of Djibouti.
  • 24 May 1978: The State of Comoros becomes the Federal and Islamic Republic of Comoros.
  • 11 April 1979: Tanzanian occupation of Uganda until 1 July 1981.
  • 12 December 1979: Zimbabwe Rhodesia renounces to its independence to become a colony of the United Kingdom.
  • 17 April 1980: Zimbabwe proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, renamed Republic of Zimbabwe from 17 April 1991.

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