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Today in History Africa 26 June

26 June, 2023 · In: Today in History Africa

Want to know what happened Today in History Africa 26 June? These are 7 historical events that took place today, in the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.

Today in History Africa 26 June

The continent of Africa has an immensely rich history; hidden African history is becoming more accessible as it is finally coming to light. African history, people, culture and books have influenced and inspired the world for time immemorial; it is now time for Africa to shine!

In this post you will learn about the many things that happened today in history in Africa and in the African diaspora. Answer questions like when Madagascar gained its independence from Britain. 

After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: W.E.B. Du Bois quotes, holidays in Somalia, bank holidays in Madagascar.

This post is all about what happened Today in History Africa 26 June.

Today in History Africa 26 June

Holidays in Africa

Independence Day in Madagascar

Today, 26 June 2023, is Independence Day in Madagascar.

Independence Day in Somalia

Today, 26 June 2023, is Independence day in Somalia.

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Today, 26 June 2023, is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Today, 26 June 2023, is the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

Historical Events of Africans

Independence of Madagascar

On this day, 26 June 1960, Madagascar gained its independence from France.

Independence of the State of Somaliland

On this day, 26 June 1960, the State of Somaliland (present-day Somalia) formally gained its independence from Britain.

African Literature

A Negro Nation Within a Nation, W.E.B. Du Bois

W.E.B. Du Bois c.1911

On this day, 26 June 1934, W.E.B. Du Bois delivered his speech: A Negro Nation Within a Nation.

Read it here: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/speeches-african-american-history/1934-w-e-b-du-bois-negro-nation-within-nation/

This post was all about what happened today in history Africa 26 June.

 

Today in History Africa series:

Previous Day: Today in History Africa: 25 June

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