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Comoros Timeline Game

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Discover the history of the Comoros through this engaging timeline game!

  • Players must place events in their correct chronological order
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  • 10th century: Arab sailors first visit the islands of Comoros
  • 16th century: Portuguese explorers visit the islands
  • 1841: Comoros becomes a French protectorate
  • 1886: French colonial rule established over the islands
  • 1912: Comoros becomes part of the French colonial empire
  • 1940-1945: Comoros supports France during World War II
  • 1946: Comoros granted limited internal autonomy within the French Union
  • 1972: First President of Comoros, Ahmed Abdallah, elected
  • 1975: Comoros gains independence from France
  • 1975-1999: Political instability and coups plague the country
  • 1993: Comoros becomes a member of the Arab League
  • 2001: New constitution adopted, establishing a federal system
  • 2002: First direct presidential elections held in Comoros
  • 2003: Comoros joins the African Union
  • 2005: Comoros becomes a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
  • 2008: Political unrest and violence in Anjouan leads to intervention by African Union forces
  • 2011: President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi steps down after completing his term
  • 2018: Referendum held to approve a new constitution
  • 2019: President Azali Assoumani re-elected for a second term
  • 2020-present: Comoros faces economic challenges and high levels of poverty

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