Here is a list of island countries in Africa, along with information about how they came into existence and their colonial history:

1. Madagascar
Colonial History:

Colonial Masters: France
Independence: June 26, 1960
History: The Merina kingdom dominated Madagascar in the 19th century. The island was later colonized by the French in 1896 after the Franco-Hova Wars. It remained a French colony until it gained independence in 1960.
2. Seychelles
Colonial History:

Colonial Masters: France, United Kingdom
Independence: June 29, 1976
History: The Seychelles were first settled by the French in 1770. The British took control of the islands during the Napoleonic Wars in 1810. They remained a British colony until achieving independence in 1976.
3. Mauritius
Colonial History:

Colonial Masters: Netherlands, France, United Kingdom
Independence: March 12, 1968
History: The Dutch were the first Europeans to establish a colony in Mauritius in 1638 but abandoned it in 1710. The French took over in 1715 and named it Isle de France. The British captured it in 1810 and it remained under British control until independence in 1968.
4. Comoros
Colonial History:

Colonial Masters: France
Independence: July 6, 1975
History: The Comoros islands were colonized by the French in the 19th century, and the islands became a French overseas territory. They declared independence in 1975, though Mayotte chose to remain under French administration.
5. Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)
Colonial History:
Colonial Masters: Portugal
Independence: July 5, 1975
History: Discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century, Cape Verde served as a significant location in the Atlantic slave trade. The islands remained under Portuguese control until they gained independence in 1975.
6. São Tomé and Príncipe
Colonial History:
Colonial Masters: Portugal
Independence: July 12, 1975
History: The islands were discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century. They became important centers for sugar cultivation and later the transatlantic slave trade. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence from Portugal in 1975.
These island nations share a common history of colonization and struggle for independence, reflecting the broader narrative of African nations' pursuit of self-determination in the 20th century.

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