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July
09

Today in African History

Historical Events

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  • Chief Mkwawa
    🎭 1954
    The skull of Chief Mkwawa of the Hehe is returned to Tanganyika from Germany.
  • Milton Margai
    πŸ›οΈ 1954 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡± Sierra Leone
    Milton Margai assumes office as Chief Minister following constitutional reforms that expand local executive authority.
  • Kwame Nkrumah
    πŸ›οΈ 1972
    Kwame Nkrumah is re-buried in his native town Nkroful in Ghana.
  • πŸ›οΈ 1985 Chad and Zaire sign an agreement on military cooperation.
  • πŸ›οΈ 2000 Police fire tear gas at unruly fans during a World Cup qualifying soccer game between Zimbabwe and South Africa, setting off a stampede that killed twelve people.
  • πŸ›οΈ 2002 2002 – The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).Β 
  • πŸ›οΈ 2002 The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).Β 
  • 🏴 2011 The Republic of South Sudan gains independence from Sudan.

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