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The Pan-African News Agency
In 1979, a significant milestone was achieved in the realm of African media. The Pan-African News Agency (PANA) was established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the auspices of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Thi...
Historical Events
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Clemens Kapuuo officially appointed Paramount Chief of the Herero people by the Herero Chiefs' Council, two days after the death of Hosea Kutako, though his claim is contested by the Tjamuaha-Maharero Royal House. - 1979 The Pan-African News Agency is founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by the Organisation of African Unity.
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South Africa’s largest cable-sway bridge, the Nelson Mandela Bridge opens. -
South Africa’s largest cable-sway bridge, the Nelson Mandela Bridge opens.
Famous Births
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Thomas N’Kono, a Cameroonian football player, is born. -
Thomas N’Kono, a Cameroonian football player, is born.
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Abdourahman Waberi, a Djiboutian writer, is born.
Famous Deaths
1- 1981 A Somali Airlines flight crashes near Balad District, Somalia, killing all 50 people on board.
