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The Dark Era: The Reign of Francisco Nguema
In the grim year of 1975, Equatorial Guinea fell under the merciless grip of Francisco Macías Nguema, one of the most brutal dictators in history. His insatiable thirst for power knew no bounds as he embarked on a campai...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
1Historical Events
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The Tunisian King Muhammad VIII al-Amin is replaced by President Habib Bourguiba. -
The National Constituent Assembly of Tunisia votes unanimously to abolish the monarchy, proclaiming a republic and placing Lamine Bey under house arrest.
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Tunisia abolishes its monarchy and becomes a Republic, with Habib Bourguiba replacing King Muhammad VIII al-Amin as president.
- 1958 The African Regroupment Party holds its first congress in Cotonou, Benin. 🇧🇯 Benin
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Equatorial Guinea's dictator Francisco Macías Nguema launched a brutal campaign, persecuting intellectuals and banning eyeglasses and fishing to control and oppress the population. - 1993 The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1996 In a military coup in Burundi, Pierre Buyoya deposes Sylvestre Ntibantunganya. 🇧🇮 Burundi
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Pierre Buyoya deposes President Sylvestre Ntibantunganya in a military coup, suspending the constitution and dissolving the National Assembly.
Famous Births
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Kenyan activist and politician Jean-Marie Seroney is born. -
South African politician, Bantu Holomisa, is born.
Famous Deaths
2- 1959 Mwami Mutara III Rudahigwa dies under mysterious circumstances in Bujumbura during consultations with Belgian officials, sparking rumor and panic. 🇧🇮 Burundi
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Beji Caid Essebsi, the 4th President and 9th Prime Minister of Tunisia, dies.
