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| | Comoros Government, Politics - International Relations - Foreign Policy - Political Developments |
 | | In late September 1997, despite the misgivings of some members of the "politico-administrative co-ordination", notably Abdou Madi, Ibrahim announced his decision to hold a referendum on self-determination for Nzwani on 26 October, prior to a reconciliation conference sponsored by both the OAU and the Arab League, which all parties had agreed to attend. |
 | | Despite international opposition, the referendum was conducted as scheduled; according to separatist officials, 99.88% of the electorate voted in favour of independence for Nzwani, with a turnout of 94%. |
 | | Diplomatic relations between the Comoros and France, suspended in December 1975, were restored in July 1978; in November of that year the two countries signed agreements on military and economic co-operation, apparently deferring any decision on the future of Mayotte. |
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