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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
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. It is a national holiday in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
January
Army Day, (LS)(1986): January 20
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Army Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of January 20, 1986, the day Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan and his government were overthrown by the Army. This 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, the day Amilcar Cabral, a leader of the independence movement, was assassinated. This is a national holiday.
January
Africa, 3rd Decade of Industrial Developme...
Decade
The vision for implementing IDDA III is to firmly anchor Africa on a path toward inclusive and sustainable industrial development. The achievement of this vision requires the transformation of African cou...
January
African, Intl. Decade for People of Africa...
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The International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 68/237 and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, provides a solid framework for the United Nations, Member Sta...
January
Heroes' Day (MZ)(1969): February 3
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January
Armed Struggle Day (AO)(1961): February 4
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Armed Struggle Day in Angola marks the anniversary of February 4, 1961, the day the nation's rebels began their successful bid for independence of colonial rule from Portugal. This is a national holiday.
January
Youth Day (CM): February 11
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On February 11 each year the nation of Cameroon in West Africa celebrates its youth with parades, activities and festivities. This is a national holiday in the country.
January
National Day (GM)(1965): February 18
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On February 18, 1965, the West African nation of Gambia was given its independence from Great Britain. It continues as part of the Commonwealth. This is their national holiday celebrating independence.
January
Adwa Day (ET)(1896: March 2
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The Battle of Adwa, March 2, 1896, in which Ethiopians defeated Eritrea's Italian colonial army in the Ethiopian city, remains one of the great battles against colonialism in Africa. Defending their land,...
January
Martyr's Day (MW)(1959): March 3
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January
Independence Day (GH)(1957): March 6
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March 6, 1957, the African nation of Ghana gained its independence from Britain. It was the first sub-Saharan nation to do so. This is a national holiday
January
Moshoeshoe's Day (LS)(1870): March 11
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This has to be one of the most fun events to say: Moshoeshoe's Day. Simply saying Chief Moshoeshoe's name brings a smile to the face. Born in 1776, Chief Moshoeshoe became the first king of the African na...
January
National Day (GA)(1968): March 12
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National Day in the African country of Gabon marks the March 12, 1968, anniversary of the foundation of the Gabonese Democratic Party. Gabon achieved its independence from French rule in 1960. This is a n...
January
JJ Roberts Day (LR)(1809): March 15
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Independence Day (TN)(1956): March 20
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The northern African republic of Tunisia celebrates its independence from France on March 20, 1956. On this day, the nation of France recognized that Tunisia was not a colony, but an independent nation. T...
January
Human Rights Day (ZA)(1960): March 21
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Human Rights Day in South Africa marks the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, March 21, 1960. The massacre was carried out by the police, who fired into a crowd of black demonstrators, killing 69 an...
January
Independence Day (NA)(1990): March 21
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January
Mother's Day, Middle East: March 21
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In the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and most Muslim majority countries, Mother's Day is celebrated on the first day of spring each year. The original declaration of this day occurred in Egypt through...
January
Tree Planting Day (LS): March 21
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The Southern African mountain nation of Lesotho greets each spring with its National Tree Planting Day. The nation itself is high in the mountains and has few trees. A barren land of savanna and alpine sh...
January
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