Following independence in 1975, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde ( PAIGC ) established a one party political system.

Following independence, Costa Ricans found themselves with no regular trade routes to get their coffee to European markets.

Following the First Chechen War with Russia, Chechnya gained de facto independence as the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.

Following the independence of Eritrea from Ethiopia in 1993, the newly independent Eritrean government appealed to Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria for Eritrean Orthodox autocephaly.

Following riots in Leopoldville between 4 – 7 January 1959, and Stanleyville on 31 October 1959, the Belgians realised they could not maintain control of such a vast country in the face of rising demands for independence.

Following the collapse of the Mengistu government, Eritrean independence began drawing influential interest and support from the United States.

Following a successful referendum on independence for the Autonomous Region of Eritrea between 23 and 25 April 1993, on 19 May of that year the Provisional Government of Eritrea ( PGE ) issued a Proclamation regarding the reorganization of the Government.

Following the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union, Russia was one of the first nations to recognize Estonia's independence ( the first country to do so was Iceland on 22 August 1991 ).

Following the independence of Algeria in 1962, the Foreign Legion was reduced in numbers but not disbanded, unlike most other units comprising the Armée d ’ Afrique: Zouaves, Tirailleurs, Méharistes, Harkis, Goums, Chasseurs d ' Afrique and all but one of the Spahi regiments.

Following Portugal's April 1974 Carnation Revolution, it granted independence to Guinea-Bissau on 10 September 1974.

Following Portugal's April 1974 Carnation Revolution, it granted independence to Guinea-Bissau on 10 September 1974.

Following independence local soldiers that fought along with the Portuguese Army against the PAIGC guerrillas were slaughtered by the thousands.

Following the coup d ' état in Portugal in 1974, the new left-wing revolutionary government of Portugal began to negotiate with the PAIGC and decided to offer independence to all the overseas territories.

Following the announcement of independence, the Haganah became the Israel Defense Forces ( IDF ).

Following independence Libya faced a number of problems.

Following struggles for independence in many parts of the continent, as well as a weakened Europe after the Second World War ; decolonization took place.

Following the 1998 resignation of Suharto, on 30 August 1999, the people of East Timor voted overwhelmingly for independence in a UN-sponsored referendum.

Following the war, the Dutch fought Indonesian independence forces after Japan surrendered to the Allies in 1945.

Following World War II, Indonesian Republicans withdrew from Allied-occupied Jakarta during their fight for Indonesian independence and established their capital in Yogyakarta.

Following independence, Kyrgyzstan was progressive in carrying out market reforms, such as an improved regulatory system and land reform.

Following Niger's independence in 1960, France maintained several hundred advisers at all levels of Niger's government and military.

Following World War II, in response to the growth of Nigerian nationalism and demands for independence, successive constitutions legislated by the British Government moved Nigeria toward self-government on a representative and increasingly federal basis.

Following the passage of the Papua Act, 1905, British New Guinea became the Territory of Papua, and formal Australian administration began in 1906, although Papua remained de jure a British possession until the independence of Papua New Guinea in 1975.

Following the withdrawal of Senegal from the federation in August 1960, the former Sudanese Republic became the Republic of Mali on 22 September 1960, with Modibo Keïta as president.

* 1960 – Following the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, the largest ever recorded earthquake, Cordón Caulle begins to erupt.

* Following Hitchcock's death, Universal, which had previously purchased the rights to Psycho ( 1960 ), eventually acquired the distribution rights to the four other films ( along with a former WB feature, Rope ) in 1983 from the Hitchcock estate ( which still holds all other ancillary rights to these films — the estate is overseen by his daughter, Patricia );

Following Youlou's 6 August 1960 announcement of the formation of a one-party state with only one legal trade union, trade unions started their revolt on the 13th of August.

Following the parliamentary election in July 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the prime minister and the world's first elected female head of state.

Following the agreement the Blue Streak programme was formally cancelled in April 1960 and in May 1960 an agreement for an initial order of 100 Skybolts was concluded.

Following a referendum on 5 October 1960, in which whites voted in favour of a republic, the Union became the Republic of South Africa on 31 May 1961 and left the Commonwealth in the face of condemnation of its apartheid policies.

Following the war, from 1960 to 1964, Derrida taught philosophy at the Sorbonne, where he was assistant of Suzanne Bachelard ( daughter of Gaston ), Canguilhem, Paul Ricœur ( who in these years coined the term School of suspicion ) and Jean Wahl.

Following the death of Wilhelm Pieck in 1960, the SED abolished the function of President of the GDR and instead created a new institution, the Council of State.

Following the granting of independence on 30 June 1960, a coalition government was formed, led by Prime Minister Lumumba and President Joseph Kasa-Vubu.

Following Belgian Congo's independence as the Republic of the Congo ( Léopoldville ) in 1960, Belgian interests supported the short-lived breakaway state of Katanga ( 1960 – 1963 ).

Following the 1958 World Cup, Robson became an established member of the England squad, enjoying considerable success in a period between October 1960 and March 1961 when he played in six England victories, including scoring a goal in the record 9 – 3 defeat of Scotland at Wembley Stadium.

" Following its release in 1960, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen proved to be a " resounding success ... both critically and commercially ", later being described as " a tour de force of the imagination, a novel that showed almost every writer who came afterwards what it was possible to achieve in novels ostensibly published for children.

Following a petition for an incorporation election, the city was established on September 24, 1960 and Cox was elected mayor.

Following the completion of the nearby Hood Canal Bridge in 1960, Port Ludlow became the site of resorts and planned communities, attracting more affluent residents who were retired, buying vacation homes, or needing a more convenient commute to the business centers on the east side of Puget Sound.

Following graduation from the Armed Forces Staff College in 1960 Moore served a three-year tour with Headquarters, Allied Forces Northern Europe in Oslo, Norway.

Following the band's separation in 1960, Gaye began working as a session drummer for the Detroit music label, Anna, before signing with Motown Records in 1961, adding an " e " to his surname.

Following Hayley's rise to fame in Pollyanna ( 1960 ) and the 1961 family comedy The Parent Trap, John and Hayley again starred together, in the 1965 teen sailing adventure The Truth About Spring, the 1964 drama The Chalk Garden ( with Deborah Kerr in the lead role ), and the 1966 comedy-drama The Family Way, in which John plays an insecure, overbearing father and Hayley plays his son's newlywed wife.

Following damage caused by a flood in 1960, the mill closed in 1966.