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On this day in 1960, Patrice Lumumba, leader of the Mouvement National Congolais (MNC), formed a new government and became the first…
On March 21, 1990, Namibia officially declared independence from South Africa, ending decades of colonial rule and occupation. The southern African nation…
On Dec. 24, 1954, Libya declared its long-sought independence from colonial Italian rule, marking a pivotal turning point in its history. The…
The Zulu-British War, which was triggered by the escalating encroachment of the British Empire onto the territory of the Zulu nation, began…
On August 3, 1960, Niger triumphantly declared its independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history. After…
The Republic of Liberia achieved its long-awaited independence on July 26, 1847. Since then, July 26 has become a cherished national holiday,…