- 2011 — The First Libyan Civil War ends after the capture and killing of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.
- 2020 — The Second Libyan Civil War ends with a permanent ceasefire between the Government of National Accord and rebel groups.
- 1957 — Paul Kagame, the sixth President of Rwanda, is born.
- 2006 — South African kwaito singer Lebo Mathosa dies.
Abakhongo
A word used to describe someone's bosses.
e.g.
Abakhongo banje betsere.
en
My bosses have come.
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Liberation Day
Marks the day when Gaddafi was captured and killed, ending his 42-year rule.
Ebazzi
Axe
e.g.
Eyo ebazzi enasobola okutemma ogwo omutti nengusula wansi
en
Will that axe manage to cut that tree down?
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Chieu chung chiewo chiege chiege chung chwako chai chai chiek chieng chiro
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: Porcupine wakes up, wakes up the wife and the wife makes tea which becomes ready on market day.
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Sibuno.
Waist.
e.g.
Omukhana oyo amanyile khuyuya sibuno.
en
That girl knows how to twist her waist.
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