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August
09

Today in African History

Historical Events

5
  • 🎭 ? International Day of the World's Indigenous People 
  • 🎭 ? National Women's Day - South Africa commemorates the role of women in the anti-apartheid struggle.
  • 🎭 ? International Day of the World's Indigenous People 
  • Albert Kalonji
    🏴 1960
    The DRC mining state of South Kasai is declared independent by Albert Kalonji, leader of the Congolese National Movement.
  • 🏛️ 1968 Biafran delegates reject the Nigerian government's nine-point peace plan and submit their seven-point plan during peace talks in Addis Ababa.

Famous Births

1
  • Idrissa Seck
    1959
    Idrissa Seck, former Senegalese Prime Minister, is born.

Famous Deaths

4
  • Fouad Serageddin
    1911 – 2000
    1999 – Fouad Serageddin, Egyptian journalist and politician, dies.
  • Fouad Serageddin
    1911 – 2000 🇪🇬 Egypt
    Fouad Serageddin, Egyptian journalist and politician, dies.
  • 🕯️ 2014 2014 – J. F. Ade Ajayi, Nigerian historian, dies.
  • 🕯️ 2014 J. F. Ade Ajayi, Nigerian historian, dies. 🇳🇬 Nigeria

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