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The pre-eminent marketing conference for the African continent and emerging markets, Social Media Week, which first ran in 2013, brings together business leaders, tech companies, influencers and marketers...
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The Tuesday of Social Media Week in Lagos is set aside each year to encourage people worldwide to explore Africa through pictures, stories and blogs. It endeavors to teach how the tourism industry can bet...
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National Heroes’ day marks the anniversary of the death of revolutionary and United Nation's trustee Eduardo Mondlane on February 3, 1969. Assassinated by the Portuguese, he is considered the father of Mo...
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On February 11 each year the nation of Cameroon in West Africa celebrates its youth with parades, activities and festivities. This is a national holiday in the country.
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On February 18, 1965, the West African nation of Gambia was given its independence from Great Britain. It continues as part of the Commonwealth. This is their national holiday celebrating independence.
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Revolution Day in Algeria marks the anniversary of November 1, 1954, the official day the citizens began their revolt against the nation of France. This is a national holiday.
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On November 6, 1975, nearly 350,000 Moroccans lead a mass demonstration into the Spanish Sahara known as the Green March. The unarmed group arrived in the city of Tarfaya, and with claimed the land for Mo...
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With a focus on preservation and saving the African nation's forest, Tree Festival Day (Arbor Day) occurs on November 9 in Tunisia
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Independence Day in Angola marks the anniversary of November 11, 1975, the official day the nation achieved its independence from Portugal. This is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Columbia marks the anniversary of November 11, 1811, the official day the nation declared its independence from Spain in Cartagena. This is a national holiday.
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Readjustment Movement's Day in Guinea-Bissau marks the anniversary of November 14, 1980, the official day a coup overthrew the government and lead to the next four years rule under special council. This i...
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November 14, 1975, Spanish (Western) Sahara, Spain, Morocco, and Mauritania signed the Madrid Accords. This led to the annexation of Western Sahara by Morocco and the beginning of the last colonization on...
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African Industrialization Day educates the international community on the opportunities and options now available due to African industrialization. On this day, the United Nations Industrial Development...
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Independence Day in Mauritania marks the anniversary of November 28, 1960, the official day the nation gained independence from France. This is a national holiday.
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Republic Day in Chad marks the anniversary of November 28, 1958, the official day the nation declared itself a republic. This is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Benin marks the anniversary of August 1, 1960, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of France. This is a national holiday.
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A celebration of all things related to children, Youth Day is set aside each year on the first Monday of August in Zambia.
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Marking the anniversary of the military revolt, August 3, 1979 against self-proclaimed 'President for Life' Francisco Nguema, Armed Forces Day celebrates the successful coup against him. This day is also...
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Independence Day in Niger (pronounced Knee-shjair) marks the anniversary of August 3, 1960, the official day of independence from France. This is a national holiday.