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Namibian War of Independence
In 1966, a crucial battle unfolded in the South African Border War, also dubbed the Namibian War of Independence and the Angolan Bush War. Within South West Africa (Namibia), South African paratroops and paramilitary pol...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
1Historical Events
6- 1960 A state of emergency is declared in South Africa after the Sharpeville Massacre.
- 1966 Namibian War of Independence Begins.
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Sam Nujoma launches the armed struggle of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) with the first military clash at Omugulugwombashe. -
Ernest Shonekan is appointed interim president of Nigeria by General Ibrahim Babangida following the annulment of the 12 June elections. - 1997 Beni Ali massacre happens in Algeria, leaving about 100 people dead.
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The Uganda government signs a peace accord with the Lord’s Resistance Army of Joseph Kony.
Famous Births
1- 1929 Reuben Kamanga, the first Vice President of Zambia, is born.
