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The Fall of Barre
In 1991, Mohamed Siad Barre's authoritarian regime crumbled in Somalia, triggered by internal factions led by former generals who effectively ousted him from power. This event marked the onset of the Somali Civil War, pl...
Historical Events
7- 1887 Battle of Dogali takes place with the Ethiopian army defeating the invading Italians.
- 1905 The Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, weighing 3,106.75 carats, is discovered in Cullinan, South Africa.
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The Ugandan government of Tito Okello is overthrown by the National Resistance Army, led by Yoweri Museveni. -
1991 – Mohamed Siad Barre is removed from power in Somalia, ending centralized government, and is succeeded by Ali Mahdi. -
Mohamed Siad Barre is removed from power in Somalia, ending centralized government, and is succeeded by Ali Mahdi.
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President Alpha Oumar Konaré of Mali appoints former Minister of Basic Education Adama Samassékou to lead the newly established MACALAN. -
Antananarivo, Madagascar witnesses riots, triggering a political crisis leading to the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina.
Famous Births
2- 1950 Paul Pena, a Cabo Verdean singer and composer, is born.
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DJ Arafat (Ange Didier Houon), an Ivorian DJ and singer, is born.
