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1800s Comoros islands experienced a introduction of Islam and the establishment of trade relations with other countries
The Comoros was introduced to Islam. Islam was the primary Arab and Persain traders so this led them to establish a significant trade relationship with other countries along the East African coast. They would mainly exchange goods such as spices, ivory, coral, slaves. This helped develop a thriving economy centered around the trade routes. When they began trading with other countries, this really helped spread the Islam -
1815: Malagasy slaves raided the Comoros islands and enslaved thousands of people and killed many more.
In the 18th century, Malagasy slave raiders from Sakalava people attacked Comoros island. This started in 1785 and continued on throughout the 18th century. Many Comorians were captured and forced to work on sugar plantations in French-occupied Madagascar. The islands got repopulated by slaves from the mainland, they ended up trading them all to the French in Mayotte and the Mascarenes. In 1865, at least 40% of the population consisted of slaves. -
1820: King of Madagascar, Radama I, signed a anti-slavery treaty with the British. This ended all the raids.
In 1820, King Radama 1 of Madagascar signed a anti-slavery treaty with the British. They promised to end the export of slaves from his kingdom, once this was done he was promised to get recognition and support for the British. This was a significant step forward towards destroying the slave trade in Madagascar. Additionally, the 1820 ban applied only to exports and that arose a lively trade in imported East African slaves. Many women and children were being captured -
1841: France established colonial rule in the Comoros and took possession of Mayotte (one of the islands)
In 1841 France established a colonial rule in Comoros. They took possession of the Mayotte when the Sakalava usurper sultan Andriantsoly signed the Treaty of April 1841. After its takeover, France tried to convert Mayotte into a sugar plantation colony. During the takeover, Johanna continued to serve as a way station for English merchants that were sailing into India. The British slowly abandoned their possessions, but when it was found, there was no value to it. -
1942
The British forces invaded Comoros and Madagascar. During the time, the territory was over the Free French government. Then lantern France colonized the islands. There were many groups that had multiple groups near the coast of Africa and in many other regions. It took around 4 years until the war ended. Even though the war ended for the Comoros it was still going on for Madagascar after World War ll. Situations that had happened were early agreements and the Comoro path to independence. -
1973
France and Comoros agreed islands would have gained their own independence in 1989. The Comoros had gotten independence from France . The Mayotte had then voted for French territory. The islands with the most voted favors of independence were formed by the Union of 1975 of the Comoros. The resolution of the United Nations was generally adopted between the respect for the territory. While unions of Comoros still claim the islands of multiple parts of its territory. -
1975
Comoros declared independence with Ahmed Abdallah as their very first president. They had already gained independence from France. He had also quickly deposed in the first of several coups. He was reinstated in a french backed coup. In the time of the Comoros they were facing economic and potential challenges. Through the years the country was going through it had multiple foreign interventions which also led to struggling in their independence. -
1998: President Taki Passing Away
President Mohamed Taki passed away at 62 years of age. The exact time is unknown, some people believe he died in the morning. The reason for his death was caused by a heart attack, which happened on November 6 of 1998 . President Taki was the fourth President of the Comoros Islands since the country off East Africa and north of Madagascar gained independence from France in 1975. President Taki was a beloved president and changed the country for good. -
2006
Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi was elected president: Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi was born on June 5th of 1958. Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi Parents are anonymous. Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi was elected president of the country Comoros on the 14th of May, where he became a well known historical figure.. Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi is a father of 7 children. Ahmed was the president, he also owns factories which produce mattresses, bottled water and -
2024
Azali Assoumani was re-elected in February amid allegations of voter fraud, leading to violent protests: Azali Assoumani was re-elected president of The Comoros Island sometime in February of the year 2024. However, some people had beliefs of voter fraud, so they started violently protesting. The police tried to contain the protest, but too many people were hurt or uncontainable. The government of Comoros believes everything was fair, but the other side thinks it was fraud.