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Congress Party for the Independence of Madagascar
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Congress Party for the Independence of Madagascar

political party, Madagascar
Also known as: AKFM, Antokon’ny Kongresin’ny Fahaleovantenan’i Madagasikara(Show More)
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The Congress Party for the Independence of Madagascar (AKFM) was a political party in Madagascar that included Protestant Merina dissidents and communists. Its stronghold was Antananarivo, though it had some provincial support. Despite its influence, the party held only three legislative seats due to the electoral system established by the Social Democratic Party (PSD).12

Madagascar gained independence on June 26, 1960, with Philibert Tsiranana of the PSD serving as president. His government implemented development plans inspired by "grassroots socialism" and maintained strong foreign policy ties with France and other anticommunist nations. Political unrest in May 1972 led to an uprising that ended the First Republic.12

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  1. Madagascar - The First Republic
  2. history of Madagascar - The First Republic
  3. history of Madagascar - The French Union (1946–58)

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