March
22

Today in African History

Historical Events

Births

  • 1980 - Wahu (Rosemary Wahu Kagwi), a Kenyan singer, is born in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 1991 - Dip Doundou Guiss, a Senegalese rapper, is born in Dakar, Senegal.
  • 1982 - Deng Gai, a South Sudanese basketball player, is born in Wau, South Sudan.
  • 1992 - Edy Tavares, a Cape Verdean basketball player, is born in Maio, Cabo Verde.
  • 1997 - Chimezie Metu, a Nigerian-American basketball player, is born in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Events

  • 2019 - Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta’s social media accounts are suspended after government claims they were hacked. 
  • 2012 - Malian President Amadou Tourmani Touré is overthrown in a military coup d’état.
  • 1967 - Senegal’s President Léopold Sédar Senghor survives an assassination attempt when his assailant’s gun fails to fire. 
  • 1928 - The Muslim Brotherhood is founded by Hassan al-Banna in Ismailia, Egypt. It will become one of the world’s most influential Islamic groups.
  • 1672 - Ibn Sharif is crowned as Sultan of Morocco. 

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The Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hasan al-Banna, has evolved into one of the most influential Islamist movements in the Middle East. Initially focused on religious and social reform, it later became deeply involved in politics, advocating for Islamic governance and challenging secular regimes. Despite periods of suppression and outlawing in some countries, the Brotherhood has managed to maintain a significant presence through its network of charities, schools, and social services, which has garnered both support and criticism.

With branches across the Arab world, the Brotherhood has played a pivotal role in shaping political landscapes, participating in elections and influencing policies. However, its ideology and methods have sparked controversy, with critics accusing it of seeking to establish authoritarian Islamist regimes and undermining democratic principles. Despite its complexities and controversies, the Muslim Brotherhood remains a potent force in the region, embodying the tensions between Islamism, governance, and democracy.

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