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Togo's Stolen Democracy
In 1998, Togo's electoral process was disrupted when a general orchestrated a coup during the election. As the vote count progressed and President Eyadéma found himself falling behind, the general seized control and abru...
Historical Events
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Clemens Kapuuo's diplomatic case strengthens as the International Court of Justice issues an advisory opinion declaring South Africa's continued presence in Namibia illegal under international law. -
During Togo's election, a general seizes and stops the vote count as President Eyadéma falls behind. The military declares him the winner, resulting in the fatal shooting of hundreds of protesting citizens. - 2007 Rebel attack on Niger army base claims 13 soldiers' lives, with 47 soldiers taken as prisoners.
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Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz reelected as president of Mauritania amid opposition party boycotts.
Famous Births
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Wanuri Kahiu, a Kenyan film director, is born. -
1989 – Abubaker Kaki, a Sudanese runner, is born. -
Abubaker Kaki, a Sudanese runner, is born.
Famous Deaths
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2001 – Soad Hosny, an Egyptian actress and singer, dies. -
Soad Hosny, an Egyptian actress and singer, dies.
