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In 2023, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa took decisive action in the face of the country's escalating electricity crisis by declaring a national "state of disaster." With daily blackouts plunging communities into...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
1Historical Events
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Cyrille Adoula appointed Minister of the Interior in the provisional government of Joseph Iléo under President Joseph Kasa-Vubu. -
Winnie Mandela is sentenced to six months' imprisonment for breaking her ban and house arrest order by receiving unauthorised visits by friends and relatives. -
Nelson Mandela becomes the first black president of South Africa. -
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a national "state of disaster" to respond to the country's electricity crisis amid daily blackouts.
Famous Births
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Ahmed Zaki Abu Shadi, an Egyptian poet, is born in Cairo, Egypt. -
Léon M'ba, Gabon’s first Prime Minister and President , is born in Libreville, Gabon. -
Gabriel Tiacoh, an Ivorian sprinter, best known for winning his country's first Olympic medal, is born in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
