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A Journey Back to Tanganyika
In 1954, the skull of Chief Mkwawa, a respected leader of the Hehe people, was repatriated from Germany to Tanganyika(now Tanzania). Chief Mkwawa had fought bravely against German colonial forces in the late 19th century...
Historical Events
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Rebel leader Rei Amador initiates a massive slave revolt in the town of Trindade, burning sugarcane mills across the island. -
The skull of Chief Mkwawa of the Hehe is returned to Tanganyika from Germany. -
Milton Margai assumes office as Chief Minister following constitutional reforms that expand local executive authority. -
Kwame Nkrumah is re-buried in his native town Nkroful in Ghana. - 1985 Chad and Zaire sign an agreement on military cooperation.
- 2000 Police fire tear gas at unruly fans during a World Cup qualifying soccer game between Zimbabwe and South Africa, setting off a stampede that killed twelve people. 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
- 2002 The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- 2011 Republic of South Sudan proclaims sovereign independence in Juba, establishing Africa's youngest state under a transitional constitution. 🇸🇸 South Sudan
