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July
25

Today in African History

Historical Events

6
  • 🏛️ 1957 Tunisia's monarchy is abolished, and the Kingdom of Tunisia becomes a Republic.
  • Muhammad VIII al-Amin
    🏛️ 1957
    The Tunisian King Muhammad VIII al-Amin is replaced by President Habib Bourguiba.
  • 🏛️ 1958 The African Regroupment Party holds its first congress in Cotonou, Benin.
  • Francisco Macías Nguema
    🏛️ 1975
    Equatorial Guinea's dictator Francisco Macías Nguema launched a brutal campaign, persecuting intellectuals and banning eyeglasses and fishing to control and oppress the population.
  • Francisco Macías Nguema
    🏛️ 1975 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
    Equatorial Guinea's dictator Francisco Macías Nguema launched a brutal campaign, persecuting intellectuals and banning eyeglasses and fishing to control and oppress the population.
  • Francisco Macías Nguema
    🏛️ 1975 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
    Equatorial Guinea's dictator Francisco Macías Nguema launched a brutal campaign, persecuting intellectuals and banning eyeglasses and fishing to control and oppress the population.

Famous Births

2
  • Jean-Marie Seroney
    1927
    Jean-Marie Seroney, Kenyan activist and politician, is born.
  • Bantu Holomisa
    1955
    South African politician, Bantu Holomisa, is born.

Famous Deaths

1
  • Beji Caid Essebsi
    1926 – 2019
    Beji Caid Essebsi, the 4th President and 9th Prime Minister of Tunisia, dies.

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