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The Aftermath of Jacob Zuma's Imprisonment
In 2021, South Africa was engulfed in a wave of violent protests and looting, resulting in a devastating loss of life. The unrest was triggered by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. As tensions escalated, c...
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5- 1878 The Congress of Berlin concludes negotiations, granting France a free hand in Tunisia in exchange for British control over Cyprus. Germany
- 1971 The Moroccan army executes ten leaders accused of leading a coup three days earlier. 🇲🇦 Morocco
- 1977 Somalia declared war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- 2011 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. 🇸🇸 South Sudan
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337 people died in violent protests following the jailing of South Africa's ex-president, Jacob Zuma.
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