From Pain to Pride
In a poignant commemoration of the "year of return," Ghana celebrated a significant milestone, marking 300 years since the first African slave was sold in America. The nation, rich in history and culture, orchestrated a...
Historical Events
3- 1997 Twenty-five people are killed in the second Souhane massacre in Algeria.
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Gabon's President Omar Bongo Ondimba, in office since 1967 and one of the longest-serving heads of state, secures his third consecutive seven-year term through re-election. - 2019 Ghana celebrates the "year of return" marking 300 years since 1st African slave sold in America, by granting 125 people citizenship in a special ceremony.
Famous Births
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Laurent-Désiré Kabila, the third President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is born. -
Laurent-Désiré Kabila, the third President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is born. -
Laurent-Désiré Kabila, the third President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is born. -
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, the President of Djibouti, is born. -
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, the President of Djibouti, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Namibian artist, John Ndevasia Muafangejo, dies.