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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, (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. Independence Day 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, and 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. Republic Day is a national holiday.
January
Sebeiba Festival (DZ): July 6-15
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The Sebeiba festival, an enchanting tradition rooted in the heart of Djanet, an oasis town in the Tassili N'Ajjer National Park of southeastern Algeria, is a vibrant expression of the region's cultural he...
January
Heroes Day, (ZM): July 7
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Heroes Day in Zambia is their memorial day for all persons who have perished in service to the nation. This national holiday occurs on the first Monday in July.
January
Kiswahili Language Day, World: July 7
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In the 1950s, the United Nations established the Kiswahili language unit of United Nations Radio. Today, Kiswahili is the only African language within the Directorate of Global Communications at the Unite...
January
Saba-Saba Day, (TZ)(1954): July 7
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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 this holiday, marking the anniversary of the formation of the ruling...
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, with support from 98.83% of voters in a previous referendum and agreement, it declared its independence from Sudan...
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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Independence Day in São Tomé and Príncipe marks the anniversary of July 12, 1975, the official declaration of Independence from Portugal. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Pan African Historical Festival (PANAFEST)...
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PANAFEST originated with Pan-Africanist Efua Sutherland to promote and enhance unity, Pan-Africanism, and the cultural heritage of Africa. It was an initiative of the Ghanaian government in collaboration...
January
Revolution Day, (EG)(1952): July 23
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Revolution Day in Egypt marks the July 23, 1952, anniversary of the overthrow of Egypt's monarch. Nasser, a general, would become its first president, and Revolution Day is a 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. Republic Day 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, when the nation became a republic. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)(MO): June 14...
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THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS In a journey through the annals of African football, the Africa Cup of Nations stands as a towering monument to the continent's passion and prowess in the sport. Created in 1957...
January
Evacuation Day, American (LY)(1970): June...
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Evacuation Day commemorates June 11, 1970, when American troops evacuated from Libyan soil and its ports. There are several evacuation days in Libya marking various departures, including March 28, 1970, B...
January
Gnaoua World Music Festival (MA): June 26-...
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Christians have Gospel music, and Islam in North Africa has Gnaoua. The Gnaoua World Music Festival, also known as Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde, is an annual celebration in the coastal town of Ess...
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
Independence Day (CD)(1960): June 30
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Independence Day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo marks the anniversary of June 30, 1960, the official separation of the nation from Belgium. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day (DJ)(1977): June 27
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Independence Day in Djibouti marks the anniversary of June 27, 1977, the official separation of the nation from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
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