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The First Sudanese Civil War
The initial Sudanese civil war, from 1955 to 1972, was a difficult chapter in the nation's history. It stemmed from ethnic and religious tensions, particularly between the Arab-Muslim north and the African-Christian sout...
Historical Events
7- 947 Abu Yazid, a Kharijite rebel leader, is defeated and killed in the Hodna Mountains in modern-day Algeria by Fatimid forces. 🇩🇿 Algeria
- 1955 The first Sudanese Civil War, a twelve-year conflict between the northern and southern regions of Sudan, begins. 🇸🇩 Sudan
- 1981 Gulf of Sidra Incident: United States F-14A Tomcat fighters intercept and shoot down two Libyan Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets over the Gulf of Sidra. 🇱🇾 Libya
- 1981 United States F-14A Tomcat fighters intercept and shoot down two Libyan Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets over the Gulf of Sidra. 🇱🇾 Libya
- 1991 Crown Heights riot in New York City begins. United States
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Pierre Nkurunziza is elected president of Burundi. - 2025 The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) launches the nationwide enforcement of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, warning public officials of immediate prosecution for violations. 🇰🇪 Kenya
Famous Births
2- 1919 Ambrose Campbell (Oladipupo Adekoya Campbell), a Nigerian musician, is born. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 1919 Ambrose Campbell, a Nigerian musician, is born. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Famous Deaths
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Levy Mwanawasa, third President of Zambia, dies. -
Levy Mwanawasa, third President of Zambia, dies.
- 2012 A plane crash in Sudan's Talodi mountains kills 32, including government officials en route to Eid al-Fitr festival. 🇸🇩 Sudan
