Commemoration of the abolition of slavery
Marks the end of slavery in Mauritius
Public
Abolition of Slavery
Commemoration of the abolition of slavery
On this day in African history
- 1877 (c.) St. Josephine Bakhita kidnapped by Arab slave traders in Sudan, experiencing severe trauma that erases her memory of her birth name. · Sudan
- 1966 Ahmed Sékou Touré offers Kwame Nkrumah asylum after his overthrow and declares him honorary Co-President of Guinea. · Guinea
- 1975 J. M. Kariuki targeted in a forged leaflet campaign linking him to the fictional Maskini Liberation Organisation and Nairobi bombings. · Kenya
- 1978 Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa publishes a prophetic open letter in the Daily Graphic warning Acheampong of the risk of military executions if coups continue. · Ghana
- 1985 Karimi Nduthu forms Mwakenya, a Kenyan democratic movement opposing Daniel arap Moi's rule and wealthy elite control. The group turns militant in Apri...
- 2012 A deadly riot at Port Said Stadium during an Egyptian football match leaves 74 dead and 500 injured. Masry club fans attack Ahly club supporters, lead...