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The First Sudanese Civil War
The initial Sudanese civil war, from 1955 to 1972, was a difficult chapter in the nation's history. It stemmed from ethnic and religious tensions, particularly between the Arab-Muslim north and the African-Christian sout...
Historical Events
2- 1955 The first Sudanese Civil War, a twelve-year conflict between the northern and southern regions of Sudan, begins.
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Pierre Nkurunziza is elected president of Burundi.
Famous Births
1- 1919 Ambrose Campbell (Oladipupo Adekoya Campbell), a Nigerian musician, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Levy Mwanawasa, third President of Zambia, dies. -
Levy Mwanawasa, third President of Zambia, dies.
- 2012 A plane crash in Sudan's Talodi mountains kills 32, including government officials en route to Eid al-Fitr festival.
