Uniting a Nation
In 2000, Burundi signed the Arusha Accords, ending the Burundian Civil War. These accords were the outcome of extensive negotiations facilitated by Nelson Mandela of South Africa and Julius Nyerere of Tanzania. The Arush...
Historical Events
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King Cetshwayo, the last great ruler of Zululand, is captured by the British following his defeat in the British-Zulu War. - 1970 Malawi switches over their currency from the Malawian pound to the Kwacha.
- 2000 The Arusha Accords are signed, ending the Burundian Civil War.
- 2000 The Arusha Accords are signed, ending the Burundian Civil War. 🇧🇮 Burundi
- 2017 Kenya bans plastic bags. Any person using a plastic bag will be fined US$38,000 and a four-year sentence in jail.
Famous Births
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José Eduardo dos Santos, former President of Angola, is born. -
José Eduardo dos Santos, former President of Angola, is born.