Historical Events
- 1971 – Sierra Leone becomes a republic with Siaka Stevens as the president.
- 1968 – Mswati III, King of Eswatini, is born.
- 1906 - The Bambatha Rebellion, an uprising of the Zulu people against British rule, begins in South Africa.
- 1994 - Kenyan Professor Washington J. Okumu mediates in South Africa's election deadlock ending the Inkatha boycott of the South African multi-racial election.
- 1923 - New Egyptian law allows suffrage(the right to vote in political elections) for men, except soldiers.
- 2018 - King Mswati III changes the name of Swaziland to Eswatini(Land of the Swati), as the country's name was often confused with Switzerland.
- 2003 - Olusegun Obasanjo is reelected as president of Nigeria, defeating his closest opponent Muhammadu Buhari by over 11 million votes.
Language of the Day: Shona
Shona is a beautiful language spoken by approximately 17 million Mashona people across Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
If you're looking to expand your linguistic horizons, why not consider learning Shona? Not only is it one of the 16 official languages of Zimbabwe, but it also boasts five unique dialects: Karanga, Zezuru, Korekore, Manyika, and Ndau. Imagine being able to connect with millions of people in their native language!
To help you get started, we've compiled a list of commonly used Shona phrases with English translations.
So what are you waiting for? Come discover the beauty and richness of the Shona language today!
