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Today in African History

Historical Events

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  • 🏴 1960 Mali Federation, a short-lived union between the Sudanese Republic and Senegal, attains independence from France.
  • πŸ›οΈ 1979 Ugandan President Yusufu Lule is ousted by the National Consultative Council, who appointed lawyer Godfrey Binaisa as the new head of state.Β 
  • Yusufu Lule
    πŸ›οΈ 1979 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Uganda
    Yusufu Lule voted out of office by the National Consultative Council after a tenure of only 68 days and immediately replaced by Godfrey Binaisa.
  • Godfrey Binaisa
    πŸ›οΈ 1979 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Uganda
    Godfrey Binaisa appointed President of Uganda by the National Consultative Commission as a compromise figure following Yusuf Lule's brief transitional presidency.
  • πŸ›οΈ 1991 Kenya lifts ban on sports links with South Africa after 15 years.
  • ⚠️ 2014 Two car bombs explode in quick succession leaving at least 46 people dead in a market in Jos, Nigeria.
  • πŸ›οΈ 2018 Algeria turns off its internet to stop students cheating during exams.

Famous Births

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  • Joseph Ebuya
    1987
    1987 – Joseph Ebuya, a Kenyan runner, is born.
  • Joseph Ebuya
    1987 πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Kenya
    Joseph Ebuya, a Kenyan runner, is born.
  • Kalidou Koulibaly
    1991
    1991 – Kalidou Koulibaly, Senegalese footballer, is born.
  • Kalidou Koulibaly
    1991 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ Senegal
    Kalidou Koulibaly, Senegalese footballer, is born.

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