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African Unity Against Apartheid
In 1960, independent African states united in their determination to impose sanctions against South Africa. This collective action was a response to South Africa's apartheid regime.The independent African nations recogni...
Historical Events
5- 1960 Independent African States resolve to impose sanctions against South Africa.
- 1966 The opposition party in Senegal, African Regroupement Party, merged with Progressive Union, the ruling party. 🇸🇳 Senegal
- 2009 Puntland creates a draft constitution that, for the first time, allows for multi-party democracy in the autonomous region of Somalia. 🇸🇴 Somalia
- 2015 The remains of a 2,000-year-old woman, "the sleeping beauty," are discovered in the ancient kingdom of Aksum, Ethiopia. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- 2015 The remains of a 2,000-year-old woman are discovered in the ancient kingdom of Aksum, Ethiopia. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Famous Births
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François Tombalbaye, the frst president of Chad is born. -
Mohamed Salah, Egyptian football player, is born.
Famous Deaths
1- 1990 A school building collapses in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, killing over 100 students and teachers. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
