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The Attempted Coup
In 2019, Ethiopia was shaken by an attempted coup that ultimately failed, but not without grave consequences. The coup led to the tragic deaths of four officials, among them General Seare Mekonnen, who served as the army...
Historical Events
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Pres. Thabo Mbeki of South Africa appoints Phumzile Mlanbo-Ngcuka as deputy president to replace Jacob Zuma. -
South African President Thabo Mbeki appoints Phumzile Mlanbo-Ngcuka as deputy president. -
Marguerite Barankitse receives the Nansen Refugee Award in Brussels -
Formally received into the Academie francaise, taking seat 5 -
Attempted coup fails in Ethiopia, four officials killed including army chief of staff General Seare Mekonnen.
Famous Births
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Jerry John Rawlings, former Ghanaian president, is born. -
Jerry John Rawlings, future president of Ghana, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Died in Antananarivo - 1951 Pan Am Flight 151 crashes into a hill near Sanoyie, Liberia, killing all onboard. 🇱🇷 Liberia
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Joseph Murumbi dies in Nairobi at the age of 79 following a stroke, disillusioned by the political direction of the Daniel arap Moi administration and heartbroken by the destruction of indigenous forests surrounding his former Muthaiga estate. -
Quett Masire, the second president of Botswana, dies.
