- 1931 — Yuhi V Musinga, umwami of Rwanda, is deposed by Belgian colonial authorities in Ruanda-Urundi.
- 1940 — Free French Forces capture Libreville and all of French Equatorial Africa from Vichy French forces in the Battle of Gabon.
- 1967 — The Association of African Universities is founded in Rabat, Morocco.
- 1956 — Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia join the United Nations.
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Maore Day
November 12
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Maore Day
The holiday commemorates the day when Mayotte voted to remain a part of France in 1976.
Morio anzenza
Your friend since day 1.
Synonym: Morio was zabe.
e.g.
Yeye ni morio anzenza.
en
He is a true friend.
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Cheki chali cha chopi chachoma chapo chap chap kwa chochoro.
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Translation: Look at the smart guy quickly roasting chapati in the alley.
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Tei
Alcohol or booze. Also called Gede,maji.
e.g.
Kuna tei kam na waroro.
en
There is alcohol, come with chics.
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