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Category: Africa and the African Continent
Events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions related to Africa that highlight or take place in African nations.
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Africa Events
Republic Day (GH)(1960): July 1
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Republic Day in Ghana marks the anniversary of July 1, 1960, the official inauguration of the republic. This is a national holiday.
January
Sir Seretse Khama Day (BW)(1921): July 1
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Sir Seretse Khama Day commemorates the July 1, 1921 birth of Khama, Botswana's first president. This is a national holiday.
January
Heroes Day, (ZM): July 5
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Heroes Day in Zambia is their memorial day for all persons whom have perished in service to the nation. This national holiday occurs on the first Monday in July.
January
Independence Day, (CV)(1975): July 5
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Independence Day in Cape Verde marks the anniversary of July 5, 1975, the official separation of the nation from Portugal. This is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day, (DZ)(1962): July 5
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Independence Day in Algeria marks the anniversary of July 5, 1962, the official separation of the nation from France. This is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day, (KM)(1975): July 6
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Independence Day in Comoros marks the anniversary of July 6, 1975, the official separation of the nation from France. This is a national holiday.
January
Republic Day, (MW)(1964): July 6
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Republic Day in Malawi, formerly Nyasaland, marks the anniversary of July 6, 1964, the official separation from the nation of Great Britain. This is a national holiday.
January
Unity Day, (ZM): July 6
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Like Heroes Day on Monday, Unity Day is an additional Memorial Day. However, this day specifically honors those whom fought and died in Zambia's struggle for independence. This national holiday is held an...
January
Saba-Saba Day, (TZ)(1954): July 7
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<p>Can you say "Saba-Saba"? If you can, you just learned a new word. "Saba" is "seven" in Kiswahili (Swahili); it is also the official name of the this holiday marking the an...
January
Independence Day, South Sudan (SS) (2011):...
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July 8, 2011 marks the day the Republic of South Sudan became a state. On July 9, 2011 after a 98.83% votes in a previous referendum and agreement, it declared its independence from Sudan and ended the lo...
January
Youth Day, (MA)(1929): July 9
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Held annually on the birthday of King Hassan II, July 9, 1929, Youth Day is a celebration of all things related to children, hope and the future in Morocco.
January
Independence Day, (ST )(1975): July 12
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Revolution Day, (EG)(1952): July 23
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Revolution Day in Egypt marks the July 23, 1952 anniversary of the revolution to overthrow Egypt's monarch. Nasser, a general, would become its first president. This is an national holiday.
January
Republic Day, (TN)(1957): July 25
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Republic Day in Tunisia marks the anniversary of July 25, 1957, the official declaration of the republic. This is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day, (LR)(1847): July 26
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Independence Day in Liberia marks the anniversary of July 26, 1847, the day the nation became a republic. This is a national holiday.
January
Igbo Day, Intl.: June 1
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Created in 2019, International Igbo Day celebrates the Igbo people of Nigeria. With over 42,000 people within the nation and diaspora, Igbo is the largest single tribe. However, its language, culture and...
January
Mandaraka Day (KE)(1963): June 1
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Marking the end of British colonization of Kenya on June 1, 1963, Madaraka Day, or self-rule day, is a national holiday in the nation of Kenya.
January
Fes Music Festival (MA): June 4-12
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The Fes Music Festival, held in Fes, Morocco, began in 1994 as a celebration of cultural music traditions from around the world. It attracts over 65,000 visitors every year. The Festival brings together...
January
National Day of Reconciliation (CG)(1991):...
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National Reconciliation Day in Congo celebrates the reconciliation of Congo in Brazzaville and the conference returning the nation back to a non-Marxist economy and the original flag, June 10, 1991. This...
January
Independence Day (MZ)(1975): June 25
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Independence Day in Mozambique marks the anniversary of June 25, 1975, the official separation of the nation from Portugal. This is a national holiday.
January
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