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The Bold Abiola
In 1994, Moshood Abiola made a bold move by declaring himself the President of Nigeria. His declaration comes amidst political turmoil and a disputed presidential election. Abiola, who had won the popular vote in the 199...
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American Civil Rights Movement: Governor of Alabama George Wallace defiantly stands at the door of Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama in an attempt to block two black students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, from attending that school. Later in the day, accompanied by federalized National Guard troops, they are able to register. -
Anti-apartheid advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza arrested in South Africa. -
Diane Abbott, Paul Boateng and Bernie Grant are elected as the first black MPs in Great Britain. -
Moshood Abiola declares himself the President of Nigeria. - 2010 The 2010 FIFA World Cup opens in Johannesburg, South Africa. 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 2012 23 people are killed after Boko haram attacks two villages in northern Nigeria. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 2012 Boko Haram attacks two villages in northern Nigeria, killing 23 people. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 2017 Jailbreak by militants in Beni, DR Congo kills 11 and frees 900 prisoners. 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
