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Madagascar becomes an Overseas Territory of France.
Because of the French Fourth Republic Constitution Madagascar officially became overseas territory of France. -
Government Changes
President Tsiranana dissolves government and hands power to army chief Gen Gabriel Ramanantsoa as head of a provisional government. He reduces the country's ties with France, and become allies with the Soviet Union -
A new constitution is approved
The Third Republic got its first expression of popular support on August 19, 1992, when the constitutional framework constructed by the National Conference was approved by more than 75 percent of those voting in a popular referendum (the constitution took effect on September 12).