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July
13

Today in African History

Historical Events

4
  • ⚠️ 1971 The Moroccan army executes ten leaders accused of leading a coup three days earlier.
  • ⚔️ 1977 The Ogaden War(Ethiopia-Somali War), begins.
  • 🎭 1980 The Southern African movie, The Gods Must Be Crazy, is released.
  • Jacob Zuma
    🏛️ 2021
    337 die in violent protests following the jailing of South Africa's ex-president, Jacob Zuma.

Famous Births

3
  • Wole Soyinka
    1934
    Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian novelist and playwright is born.
  • Koffi Olomidé
    1956
    Koffi Olomidé (Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba), a Congolese musician, is born.
  • Koffi Olomidé
    1956 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Koffi Olomidé (Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba), a Congolese musician, is born.

Famous Deaths

1

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