National Day

How National Day is celebrated across Africa

Explore its dates, traditions, and customs country by country, across 4 countries.

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Cameroon

Mar 12 Public

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Chad

Mar 12 Public

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Congo

Mar 12 Public

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Mauritius

Mar 12 Public

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National Day

Unification of Cameroon

Celebration Date March 12

Geographic Reach Celebrated in 4 countries

Unification of Cameroon

Commemorates when Cameroon replaced its federal structure with a unitary state in 1972

On this day in African history

1975 J. M. Kariuki identified at Nairobi City Mortuary, triggering nationwide protests and student demonstrations. · Kenya