Comoros: History

Comoros becomes a French protectorate.

Comoros formally becomes a French colony administered from Madagascar.

British forces invade the Comoros and Madagascar, toppling the pro-Vichy administration and handing the territories over from the Free French government of Charles de Gaulle. 

Comoros becomes an overseas territory of France and is given representation in the French parliament.

Comoros is given some autonomy by France.

Comoros declares independence.

The island of Mayotte votes to fully integrate with France. The Comoros government, which lays claim to the island, terms the referendum null and void.