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August
26

Today in African History

Historical Events

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  • 🏛️ 1960 A state of emergency is declared in South Africa after the Sharpeville Massacre.
  • 🏴 1966 Namibian War of Independence Begins.
  • Ibrahim Babangida
    🏛️ 1993
    Ernest Shonekan is appointed interim president of Nigeria by General Ibrahim Babangida following the annulment of the 12 June elections. 
  • ⚠️ 1997 Beni Ali massacre happens in Algeria, leaving about 100 people dead.
  • Joseph Kony
    🤝 2006
    The Uganda government signs a peace accord with the Lord’s Resistance Army of Joseph Kony
  • Joseph Kony
    🤝 2006 🇺🇬 Uganda
    The Uganda government signs a peace accord with the Lord’s Resistance Army of Joseph Kony
  • Joseph Kony
    🤝 2006 🇺🇬 Uganda
    The Uganda government signs a peace accord with the Lord’s Resistance Army of Joseph Kony

Famous Births

1
  • 🌟 1929 Reuben Kamanga, the first Vice President of Zambia, is born.

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