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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
Independence Day, (LY)(1951): December 24
Daily
Independence Day in Libya marks the anniversary of December 24, 1951, when the nation gained independence from Italy. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence/Republic Day, (TZ)(1961): Dec...
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Independence and Republic Day in Tanzania marks the anniversary of December 9, 1961, the day the nation achieved independence from Britain. In 1964, the then-known country of Tanganyika joined with Zanzib...
January
Jumhuri Day, (KE)(1963): December 12
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Jumhuri—independence in Swahili marks the anniversary of December 12, 1963, when Kenya declared independence from Britain and became a republic. Jumhuri is a national holiday.
January
Kwanzaa (1966): December 26 - January 1
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Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, is a seven-day cultural festival to honor African heritage in African-American culture. Maulana Karenga, a professor and chairman of Black Studies at Cal...
January
National Day, (BF)(1958): December 11
Daily
National Day in Burkina Faso marks the anniversary of December 11, 1958, when the nation achieved independence from France within the French community. National Day is a national holiday.
January
National Day, (CF)(1958): December 1
Daily
National Day in the Central African Republic marks the anniversary of December 1, 1958, the official day the nation declared itself a republic. National Day is a national holiday observed on the first Mon...
January
Republic Day, (NE)(1958): December 18
Daily
Malta's Republic Day marks the anniversary of December 13, 1974, when the island nation ended the monarchy and became a republic. Republic Day is a national holiday.
January
The Cairo Derby (EG): February 15 (est)
Daily
The Cairo Derby is not just a football match; it's a pulsating heartbeat in the crowded streets of Cairo, a reflection of rivalry, passion, and history that reaches far beyond the boundaries of a football...
January
Abolition of Slavery, (MU)(1835): February...
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FREEDOM! ABOUT THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY MARKING THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN MAURITIUS. The Abolition of Slavery in Mauritius was a significant historical event on February 1, 1835. This date marks the end of a...
January
Armed Struggle Day (AO)(1961): February 4
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Armed Struggle Day in Angola marks the anniversary of February 4, 1961, when the nation's rebels began their successful bid for independence from Portugal's colonial rule. Armed Struggle Day is a national...
January
Batepá Massacre (ST)(1953): February 3
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The Batepá Massacre, a somber and significant event in the history of São Tomé and Príncipe, unfolded on February 3, 1953. This tragic incident is remembered for its brutal repression by the colonial Port...
January
Heroes' Day (MZ)(1969): February 3
Daily
National Heroes' Day marks the anniversary of the death of revolutionary and United Nations trustee Eduardo Mondlane on February 3, 1969. Assassinated by the Portuguese, he is considered the father of Moz...
January
Hirak Protest (DZ)(2019): February 22
Daily
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January
Janan Luwum Day (UG)(1977): February 16
Daily
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January
National Day (GM)(1965): February 18
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On February 18, 1965, the West African nation of Gambia gained its independence from Great Britain, continuing as part of the Commonwealth. National Day is a national holiday.
January
Rafik Hariri Memorial Day (LB)(2005): Febr...
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Rafik Hariri Memorial Day in Lebanon is observed annually on February 14, commemorating the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. This day marks the tragic event in 2005 when Hariri, along...
January
Red Hand Day, Intl. (2002): February 12
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International Red Hand Day, observed annually on February 12, is a significant global event to raise awareness about child soldiers' plight. This day advocates against the recruitment and use of children...
January
Revolution Day (LY)(2011): February 17
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January
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day (...
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January
Unity Day (BI)(1991): February 5
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Burundi's Unity Day, celebrated annually on February 5, is a significant national holiday commemorating the signing of the Unity Charter in 1991. This day marks a crucial moment in the country's history,...
January
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