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The Battle of Bembezi
The Battle of Bembezi, a pivotal conflict of the First Matabele War in 1893, witnessed a fierce clash between the Ndebele warriors and the British forces. With tensions escalating over land disputes and colonial control,...
Historical Events
15- 1893 The Battle of Bembezi(between the Ndebele warriors and the British) takes place during the First Matabele War of 1893.
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Milton Margai leads the SLPP to victory under the Stevenson Constitution and assumes the role of Leader of Government Business. - 1954 The Algerian War of Independence begins when guerillas from the National Liberation Front attack French colonial military and civilian targets.
- 1959 Supporters of the pro-monarchy UNAR party assault Hutu sub-chief Dominique Mbonyumutwa, triggering a massive social revolution across Rwanda. 🇷🇼 Rwanda
- 1960 Tunisia’s national currency, the dinar, is launched, replacing the French franc that has been in use. 🇹🇳 Tunisia
- 1960 Tunisia’s national currency, the dinar, is launched, replacing the French franc that has been in use. 🇹🇳 Tunisia
- 1960 Tunisia’s national currency, the dinar, is launched, replacing the French franc that has been in use.
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Paul Ngei founds the African People's Party to challenge KANU leadership and mobilize Kamba political support. -
Ahmed Sékou Touré transforms the PDG into a disciplined cadre party through a local loi-cadre, extending its reach into factories, businesses, and the military while adopting Marxist-Leninist rhetoric. - 1972 (c.) A military tribunal sentences eight conspirators, including Emil W.K. Adzima and George K.A. Ofosu-Amaah, to death for plotting to overthrow the NRC. 🇬🇭 Ghana
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Mbiyu Koinange loses his Kiambaa parliamentary seat to GEMA businessman Njenga Karume, ending his active political career. -
Yusufu Lule publishes his political tract Human Rights Violations in Uganda under Obote, documenting terror in the Luwero Triangle. -
Paul Ngei declared bankrupt after prolonged legal battles over unpaid loans and interest claims.
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Kuaima Riruako contests the Namibian presidential election as an independent NUDO candidate, placing fourth with 4.23% of the national vote and securing NUDO's return to parliament. -
Kuaima Riruako's traditional homestead in Aminuis destroyed by fire, tragically claiming the lives of two of his grandchildren and prompting a nationwide outpouring of support.
Famous Births
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Francis Arinze, Nigerian cardinal, is born. -
Amani Abeid Karume, the sixth President of Zanzibar, is born.
