Traditional Malagasy New Year
A two-day celebration marking the traditional new year with street festivities, home decorations, and family gatherings. Features traditional music and dance performances.
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Alahamadi Be
Traditional Malagasy New Year
On this day in African history
- 1975 The military junta that rules Ethiopia dissolves the country’s monarchy, and declares the country a Marxist-Leninist state. · Ethiopia
- 1990 Namibia gains independence after 75 years of South African rule.
- 1990 Sam Nujoma sworn in as the first President of the Republic of Namibia, marking the official birth of the sovereign nation. · Namibia
- 1997 UNESCO and the government of Zimbabwe adopt the Harare Declaration on Language Policies in Africa, urging member states to cooperate on cross-border l... · Zimbabwe
- 2005 Sam Nujoma retires as the President of Namibia, facilitating the transfer of power to his successor Hifikepunye Pohamba. · Namibia
- 2006 A failed military coup d’état tries to seize power in The Gambia from Yahya Jammeh. · The Gambia