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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, (CI)(1960): August 7
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Independence Day in Côte d'Ivoire marks the anniversary of August 7, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Nane-Nane, Farmers' Day, (TZ): August 8
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Farmers' Day or Nane-nane (Eight-eight in Swahili) is a national holiday in Tanzania that honors the contributions of farmers to the national economy.
January
Independence Day, (TD)(1960): August 10
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Independence Day in Chad marks the anniversary of August 11, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Heroes' Day (ZW): August 11
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For 15 years, the people of Zimbabwe fought for their liberation between 1964 and 1980. At the time, the nation was called Rhodesia. Heroes Day is a national holiday to remember all those who fought and...
January
Defense Forces Day (ZW): August 12
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Defense Forces Day is Zimbabwe's day of honor for its military. This national holiday follows Heroes' Day each year and creates four day weekend in the African nation.
January
Independence Day, (CF)(1960): August 13
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Independence Day in the Central African Republic marks the anniversary of August 13, 1960, the day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Women's Day, (TN): August 13
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Women's Day in Tunisia is a national celebration of women, their lives, their contributions, and their independence.
January
Constitution Day, (GQ)(1982): August 15
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Constitution Day in Equatorial New Guinea marks the anniversary of August 15, 1982, the official ratification of the new constitution from the original of 1968 . Constitution Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day, (CG)(1960): August 15
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Independence Day in Congo marks the anniversary of August 15, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Namibia Genocide (1904): August 16
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NAMIBIA GENOCIDE The Namibia Genocide, also known as the Herero and Namaqua Genocide, began on August 16, 1904 and concluded in late 1907 in German Southwest Africa (modern-day Namibia). It is considered...
January
Independence Day, (GA)(1960): August 17
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Independence Day in Gabon marks the anniversary of August 17, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Revolution of the King and People Day, (MA...
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Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef, Sultan Mohammed V of Morroco, was exiled on this day in 1953 by the French colonial authorities. The Morrocan people rose in protest and took to the streets. Their protests forced...
January
Flag Day, (LR)(1847): August 24
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Marking August 24, 1847's adoption of the national banner, Liberia's Flag Day is a national holiday.
January
Heroes' Day (NA)(1966): August 26
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Heroes Day is a national holiday to remember all those who fought and died in the struggle for liberation in Nambia, which began on August 26, 1966. Heroes Day is a national holiday.
January
Maa Culture Week (KY): August 26-30 (est)
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The Masai Cultural Week Festival unfolds near Sekenani Gate, drawing numerous visitors from neighboring counties. The 2023 inaugural festival timed perfectly with the breathtaking wildebeest migration. T...
January
African Descent, Intl. Day for People of:...
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The United Nations will celebrate the International Day for People of African Descent for the first time on August 31, 2021. The observance aims to honor the remarkable contributions of the African diaspo...
January
Africa Cup of Nations (MO): December 21 -...
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February 10, 1957 is when the Africa Cup of Nations became a reality. The first series was won by Egypt. The founding members are Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and South Africa. Today membership includes 54 Asso...
January
Arabic Language Day, Intl.: December 18
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Arabic is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and one of three surviving Semitic languages. The other official languages of the United Nations are Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French, an...
January
Commemoration Day, (CI)(1993): December 7
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Commemoration Day in Côte d'Ivoire marks the anniversary of December 7, 1993, the day the nation's first president, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, (Papa Houphouët to his people), passed away. Commemoration Day i...
January
Farmers' Day, Ntl. (GH): December 5
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The African nation of Ghana is well-known for its agriculture. Key crops include cassava, citrus, cocoa, cocoyam, maize, millet, palm oil, plantain, rice, rubber, sorghum, and yams. Each year the nation c...
January
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