- 1936 — The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty is signed by Britain and Egypt, ending 54 years of British occupation.
- 1941 — Cesária Évora, a Cape Verdean singer, is born.
- 1971 — An attempted coup d'état fails in Chad; the Government accuses Egypt of involvement and breaks diplomatic relations.
- 1977 — Kaouther Ben Hania, a Tunisian film director, is born.
Mwongela
Means added blessing
e.g.
Mwongela anasembie ooka namba imwe na nuvitie alika jeshi
en
Mwongela ran and managed to be number one and succeded to join the military
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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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Imbenek ronkeni
Slender leaves
e.g.
Ore orangi loombenek ronkeni naa kenyori enesha.
en
The color of slender leaves is green when it rains..
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