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Amid numerous accusations of corruption, South African President Jacob Zuma was faced with a critical moment when his political party, the African National Congress (ANC), demanded his resignation. The ANC's decision was...
Historical Events
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Ali bin Said begins his three-year rule as Sultan of Zanzibar. -
Major-General Olusegun Obasanjo becomes military ruler of Nigeria after the assassination of Gen. Murtala Muhammed. - 2000 The 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is the first to be hosted by two countries: Nigeria and Tunisia. Cameroon wins its third Cup championship.
- 2005 Tunisia’s first private television channel, Hannibal TV, starts broadcasting via satellite.
- 2005 Tunisia’s first private television channel, Hannibal TV, starts broadcasting via satellite. 🇹🇳 Tunisia
- 2005 Tunisia’s first private television channel, Hannibal TV, starts broadcasting via satellite. 🇹🇳 Tunisia
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South African President Jacob Zuma is ordered to step down by his party, the ANC, following allegations of widespread corruption.
Famous Births
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Paul Biya, the second president of Cameroon since 6 November 1982, is born in Mvomeka'a, Cameroon. -
Ali El-Makk, a Sudanese writer, translator and literary scholar, is born in Omdurman, Sudan.
Famous Deaths
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Murtala Muhammed, the fourth President of Nigeria, is assassinated in Lagos, Nigeria. -
Robert Ouko, a Kenyan politician, is assassinated, and his body dumped at his home village, Koru. - 2019 Callistus Ndlovu, a Zimbabwean academic, diplomat, and politician, dies in Krugersdorp, South Africa.
