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Day for People of African Descent
The International Day for People of African Descent celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of individuals with African ancestry worldwide. Recognized on August 31st, it promotes equality, combats racial...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
1Historical Events
6- ? International Day for People of African Descent - Aims to eliminate discrimination directed towards individuals with African heritage.
- 1984 Botswana’s first independent daily newspaper Mmegi wa Dikgang begins publication. 🇧🇼 Botswana
- 1988 Bomb attack on the headquarters of South Africa Council of Churches.
- 1992 The University of Namibia is established by an act of parliament. 🇳🇦 Namibia
- 2019 A peace agreement is signed by Sudan’s government and rebel groups in Darfur to end the War in Darfur. 🇸🇩 Sudan
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Singer Akon lays the first stone for Akon City, futuristic solar-powered city to be built in Senegal.
Famous Births
1- 1982 Chris Katongo, a Zambian footballer, is born.
Famous Deaths
1- 1950 TWA Flight 903 crashes near Itay El Barud, Egypt, killing all 55 aboard.
