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In 2016, a significant step was taken in the northern regional capital of Ghana, Tamale, to address the issue of juvenile delinquency. A strict 10 p.m. curfew was imposed for all Ghanaians under the age of 18. This measu...
Historical Events
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Mobutu Sese Seko seizes power in a military coup, suspending parliament and the constitution during the Congo Crisis. -
Mobutu Sese Seko executes a military coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, suspending parliament and the constitution during the Congo Crisis.
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Sam Nujoma returns to Namibia after nearly three decades in exile, kissing the soil of his motherland upon landing. -
Bissau-Guinean President Kumba Ialá is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General Veríssimo Correia Seabra. -
Kumba Ialá is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup in Guinea-Bissau led by General Veríssimo Correia Seabra.
- 2016 To curb juvenile delinquency, a 10 p.m. curfew for Ghanaians under 18 takes effect in the northern regional capital Tamale. 🇬🇭 Ghana
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Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and Tanzania President John Magufuli co-sign a deal for a 1,445-km East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
Famous Births
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John Tembo, a Malawian politician, is born. -
Freeman Mbowe, a Tanzanian politician, is born. - 1974 Sunday Oliseh, a Nigerian footballer and manager, is born. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 1978 Basketmouth (Bright Okpoucha), a Nigerian comedian, is born. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
