Decolonization is the process by which subjects of colonial powers gain independence. The first major wave of decolonization began in the 19th century with the dismantling of the Spanish Empire and continued throughout to the Silent War era.
Timeline
Africa
Date
Colonizer
New entity
Description
1938
France
Kirignaga-Loloue
Declared in 1938 by the Parti Communard de Kirignaga. Merger of the French colonies of Kirignaga and Loloue in East Africa.
1939
France
Abyssinia
France forced to recognize the independence of it's former east African colonies in the aftermath of the Great War.
1939
France
Somalia
France forced to recognize the independence of it's former east African colonies in the aftermath of the Great War.
1959
Britain
Dominion of Mandeland
The Colony of Mandeland becomes a self-governing dominion.
1962
Britain
Dominion of Salvatia
The Colony of Salvatia becomes a self-governing dominion under the influence of the Anglican Salvatian elite.
1964
Britain
United States of Manden
The Dominion gains full sovereignty as a republic.
Americas
Date
Colonizer
New entity
Description
Asia
Date
Colonizer
New entity
Description
1938
Britain
Erawati
Formerly the Konbaung Protectorate (Burma). Declared independence during the Great War with Siamese and nominal Russian support.
1939
Britain
Tibet
Declared independence in 1939 in the wake of the weakening British presence in India.
Nepal
Kamarupa
Bhotan
Sikkim
1940
Britain
Balochistan
A Balochi khanate led by the Khan of Kalat. Independence was recognized by Britain on 4 March 1940.
Europe
Oceania
Date
Colonizer
New entity
Description
1936
France
Australie
Declared independence during the Great War . Officially recognized by France in the Congress of Amsterdam (1939).