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When did Madagascar become independent from France?

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Madagascar

Madagascar achieved its independence from France on June 26, 1960.1

Following a period as an overseas territory within the French Union, the country had previously become an autonomous republic within the French Community in 1958. Philibert Tsiranana, who headed the provisional government at that time, was instrumental in securing the nation's full independence and subsequently served as the first president of the republic.21