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Today in African History

Historical Events

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  • Cetshwayo
    ⚔️ 1879
    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.

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