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The Fall of Mobutu
Mobutu Sese Seko had ruled Congo, then known as Zaire, for over 30 years since taking power in a coup in 1965. However, his regime was characterized by corruption and human rights abuses, leading to increasing opposition...
Historical Events
6- 1976 South African pupils boycott classes in defiance of the use of Afrikaans in their schools. 🇿🇦 South Africa
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1997 – The President of Congo, Mobutu Sese Seko, is forced into exile by rebel forces led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila. -
The President of Congo, Mobutu Sese Seko, is forced into exile by rebel forces led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila.
- 2003 12 bombers blow themselves up in Casablanca, Morocco killing 33 people and injuring more than 100. 🇲🇦 Morocco
- 2014 Two explosions kill 12 people in Gikomba market, Nairobi, Kenya. 🇰🇪 Kenya
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Saray Khumalo becomes the first black African woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Famous Births
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1924 – The Gambia's 1st President, Dawda Jawara, is born. -
The Gambia's 1st President, Dawda Jawara, is born.
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Namibian model, Behati Prinsloo, is born.
Famous Deaths
2- 1977 Modibo Keïta, the 1st President of Mali, dies. 🇲🇱 Mali
- 1977 Modibo Keïta, the 1st President of Mali, dies. 🇲🇱 Mali
