Madagascar Under French Rule: The Making of a Colony

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the first decades of French colonial rule in Madagascar after the Franco-Hova Wars. They discuss how General Gallieni pacified the island, abolished the Merina monarchy, and exiled Queen Ranavalona III to Réunion and later Algeria. The conversation covers the brutal repression of the Menalamba uprising, the introduction of the indigénat legal code, and the transformation of Tananarive into a colonial city. They also examine the economic exploitation through the French-owned Compagnie Lyonnaise de Madagascar and the impact of forced labor on Malagasy communities. Lucas explains the legacy of the 1896 annexation law and the resistance led by figures like Ralaimongo. The episode ends with a reflection on how colonial policies reshaped Madagascar's social and political landscape, setting the stage for the nationalist movements of the 20th century. #Madagascar #FrenchColonialism #Gallieni #RanavalonaIII #Menalamba #IndigNat #Tananarive #CompagnieLyonnaise #ForcedLabor #Ralaimongo #1896 #ColonialHistory #AfricanHistory #Empire #Resistance #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #MerinaKingdom #Austeronesia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo