Colony of Ubangi-Shari (France)

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Was a French colony in central Africa, named after the Ubangi and Chari rivers along which it was colonised. It gained independence from France as the central African Republic in 1960.

Establishment

May 1889: The colonization of Ubangi began with the establishment of the outpost Bangui in 1889 by French explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza. This marked the beginning of French control over the territory, which later became known as the Colony of Ubangi-Shari.

Chronology

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1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1.World War II (All other Vichy France Colonies)

Refers to the events that happened in French Colonies that decided to be loyal to the German puppet state of Vichy France.

July 1940: With the creation of Vichy France, initially all French colonies were aligned with Vichy.

1.2.World War II (West African Theatre)

Was the West And Central African theatre of World War II.

August 1940: Pierre Boisson, the governor-general of French Equatorial Africa, was a staunch supporter of the Vichy regime, unlike Félix Éboué, the governor of French Chad. On 26 August, with the help of his top military official, Éboué pledged his colony's allegiance to Free France.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

January 1895: After 1894 Bangassou becomes subject to French control.

February 1895: The French lieutenant Vermot takes possession of the post which is attached to the territories of Haut-Oubangui.

July 1895: French forces occupy Zemio city and Zemio North of Mbomou River according to the 12 Jul 1894 France-Congo Free State agreement.

December 1903: The Territory of Oubangui-Chari is created by decree by French authorities.

February 1906: A decree of February 11, 1906, relating to the reorganization of the possessions of the French Congo and dependencies, merged Ubangi-Shari and Chad to form the Colony of Ubangi-Shari-Chad.

April 1916: On April 12, 1916, the are of the modern-day Central African Republic again became the separate colony of Ubangi-Shari.

August 1960: Independence of Central African Republic.