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Melodies Unforgotten
In 1998, the Algerian music industry was rocked by a tragic event as the renowned and beloved singer, Lounes Matoub, was brutally murdered. Matoub, known for his captivating performances and powerful lyrics that often to...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
1Historical Events
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Marcelino dos Santos co-founds the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) in Dar es Salaam, uniting three regional exile movements and drafting its first statutes. -
Samora Machel proclaims the independence of the People's Republic of Mozambique in Maputo and assumes office as its inaugural President. - 1975 Mozambique achieves independence from Portugal. 🇲🇿 Mozambique
- 1990 Anti-government riots break out in Lusaka, Zambia. 🇿🇲 Zambia
- 1991 6 people are killed and 18 others injured when gunmen open fire on a crowded commuter train in Soweto, South Africa. 🇿🇦 South Africa
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American rapper Jay-Z releases his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. - 2013 Tragic Gold Mine Collapse Claims 37 Lives in Central African Republic. 🇨🇫 Central African Republic
- 2024 Thousands of people storm Kenya's Parliament Buildings protesting the passing of the government's 2024/25 Finance Bill. 🇰🇪 Kenya
Famous Births
2- 1971 Steve Tikolo, Kenya’s greatest cricket player, is born. 🇰🇪 Kenya
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Hugues Fabrice Zango, a Burkinabé athlete, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Popular Algerian singer Lounes Matoub is murdered.
