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First Africa Cup of Nations
The First Africa Cup of Nations kicked off in Khartoum, Sudan, with only three teams—Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan—participating, as South Africa's apartheid policies led to their disqualification. Despite the limited field...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
2Historical Events
3- 1957 The First Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Khartoum, Sudan, with only three teams; Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan participating.
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Angelique Kidjo wins her first Grammy, for the album Djin Djin -
Aicha Ech-Chenna is made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour in Rabat
Famous Births
2- 1947 Ramazani "Remmy" Mtoro Ongala, a Tanzanian guitarist and singer, is born in Kindu, DRCongo.
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Salif Diao, a Senegalese footballer, is born in Kedougou, Senegal.
Famous Deaths
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Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, professionally known as AKA, a South African rapper and record producer, dies in Durban, South Africa.
