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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
Youth Day (CM): February 11
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On February 11 each year, Cameroon in West Africa celebrates its youth with parades, activities, and festivities. Youth Day is a national holiday in the country.
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Cape Town Met (ZA): January 25
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The Cape Town Met, formerly known as the Sun Met, is one of South Africa's most prestigious horse races and a significant event on the country's sporting calendar. The race was first run in 1883, making i...
January
African and Afrodescendant Culture, World...
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World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture is celebrated annually on January 24. This UNESCO-proclaimed day acknowledges the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and the African diaspora...
January
Army Day, (LS)(1986): January 20
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Army Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of January 20, 1986, when the army overthrew Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan and his government. Army Day is a public holiday.
January
Heroes Day, Ntl. (GW)(1973): January 20
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National Heroes Day in Guinea-Bissau marks the anniversary of January 20, 1973, when Amilcar Cabral, a leader of the independence movement, was assassinated. Heroes Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day (MA)(1944): January 11
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Independence Day in Morocco commemorates January 11, 1944, when the Independence Party dispatched a memo to the Allied powers seeking independence from French colonial rule. Morocco achieved it in 1956.
January
Independence Day, (SU)(1956): January 1
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<h1>INDEPENDENCE DAY IN SUDAN</h1><br>Sudan’s Independence Day, celebrated annually on January 1, marks the day in 1956 when the country officially gained its sovereignty from British and Egyptian rule. T...
January
John Chilembwe Day (MW)(1995): January 16
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John Chilembwe was a Baptist pastor who helped lead an uprising against British colonial rule in now Malawi (Nyasaland). The rebellion lasted from January 23 through the 26th, 1915. Though the revolt woul...
January
Liberation Day, (TG)(1967): January 13
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Liberation Day in Togo marks the anniversary of January 13, 1967, when rebels headed by Eyadema overthrew the government of Grunitzky. Liberation Day is a national holiday.
January
Revolution Day, (TZ)(1963/1964): January 1...
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Revolution Day in Tanzania marks the anniversary of January 12, 1963, when Zanzibar became independent under a sultan. It didn't last long. On January 12, 1964, the sultan was overthrown, and the areas of...
January
Timket (C)(ET/ER): January 19
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In the Coptic, Ethiopian and Eritrean churches, Timket is the Epiphany celebration marking the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Timket is a national holiday in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
January
Tropical Diseases Day, World Neglected: Ja...
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Beginning in 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) created World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day to raise awareness and resources to treat and prevent many tropical diseases. From WHO "Neglected tr...
January
Independence Day, (BI) (1962): July 1
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Independence Day in Burundi marks the anniversary of July 1, 1962, the official separation of the nation from Belgium. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day, (RW) (1962): July 1
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Independence Day in Rwanda marks the anniversary of July 1, 1962, the official separation of the nation from Belgium. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day, (SO)(1960): July 1
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A CELEBRATION OF UNITY AND FREEDOM: INDEPENDENCE DAY IN SOMALIA Independence Day in Somalia, a day of profound historical significance, is observed annually on July 1. It marks the pivotal moment in 1960...
January
National Day, (SO) (1960): July 1
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National Day in Somalia marks the anniversary of July 1, 1960, the official merging of British and Italian Somaliland into one republic. National Day is a national holiday.
January
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. Republic Day is a national holiday.
January
Sir Seretse Khama Day (BW)(1921): July 1
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Sir Seretse Khama Day commemorates July 1, 1921, the birth of Khama, Botswana's first president. Sir Seretse Khama Day is a national holiday.
January
Unity Day, (ZM): July 1
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Like Heroes Day on Monday, Unity Day is an additional Memorial Day. However, this day honors explicitly those who fought and died in Zambia's struggle for independence. This national holiday is held annua...
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. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
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