- 1958 — Morocco's Rif Rebellion begins when members of the Moroccan National Liberation Army attack the headquarters of the Istiqial Party.
- 2021 — Sudan's military takes control of the country, dissolving the power-sharing government and declaring a state of emergency.
- 1997 — After a brief civil war that drives President Pascal Lissouba out of Brazzaville, Denis Sassou-Nguesso proclaims himself President of the Republic of the Congo.
- 2021 — Nigeria introduces Africa's first e-currency, the eNaira, only the second Central Bank Digital Currency in the world.
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SIAO
Established in 1988, SIAO aims to promote African handicrafts and foster economic growth.
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Chuori chuora chuora chuori
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: You husband is my my husband and my husband is your husband.
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