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Outspoken Kenyan independence hero Bildad Kaggia (82), a friend and later rival of the country’s founding president Jomo Kenyat

… (82), a friend and later rival of the country’s founding president Jomo Kenyat …

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Mozambique’s former president Joaquim Chissano, who steered his country for eighteen years after helping end a long and brutal

… Mozambique’s former president Joaquim Chissano, who steered his country for …

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An agreement is reached between President F.W. de Klerk, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and Inkatha’s Mangosuthu Buthelezi restr

… An agreement is reached between President F.W. de Klerk, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and …

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Ex-president Pierre Mendés-France resigns from the French Cabinet in disgust over the current crackdown in Algeria.

… Ex-president Pierre Mendés-France resigns from the French …

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President Mandela undergoes three days (5-7 March) of intensive medical checks to counter rumours concerning the state of his h

… President Mandela undergoes three days (5-7 March) of …

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Brigadier Gqozo, having overthrown President Sebe’s administration on the previous day, declares a state of emergency in the Ci

… Brigadier Gqozo, having overthrown President Sebe’s administration on the previous day, declares …

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Ciskei’s President Lennox Sebe is overthrown in a coup. The homeland’s new military leader, Brigadier Oupa Gqozo, announces tha

… Ciskei’s President Lennox Sebe is overthrown in a coup. The homeland’s …

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President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Lesotho’s Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili on his election to a third term in office, acco

… President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Lesotho’s Prime Minister …

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The former Transkei Prime Minister, Chief Kaiser Matanzima, is elected President of Transkei. His brother, Chief George Matanzi

… Prime Minister, Chief Kaiser Matanzima, is elected President of Transkei. His brother, Chief George Matanzi …

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Yoweri Kaguta Museveni becomes president of Uganda. Museveni’s National Resistance Movement, NRM, took power after an army coup

… Yoweri Kaguta Museveni becomes president of Uganda. Museveni’s National Resistance Movement, …

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Niger’s first democratically elected president, Mahamane Ousmane, is ousted in a coup and army Col Barre Mainassara Ibrahim tak

… Niger’s first democratically elected president, Mahamane Ousmane, is ousted in a coup and army Col …

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President Mandela meets Inkatha leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who endorses the plan for the traditional gathering to discu

… President Mandela meets Inkatha leader Chief Mangosuthu …

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Six million people in Madagascar vote in elections that topple President Didier Ratsiraka after seventeen years in office.

… million people in Madagascar vote in elections that topple President Didier Ratsiraka after seventeen years in office. …

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The Republican US President Ronald Reagan accepts that the policy of constructive engagement has failed. He announces a change

… The Republican US President Ronald Reagan accepts that the policy of …

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State President P.W. Botha outlines a new economic policy in his opening of Parliament speech, centred on privatisation, deregu

… State President P.W. Botha outlines a new economic policy in his …

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The official opposition Progressive Federal Party refuses to congratulate John Vorster on his appointment as State President on

… to congratulate John Vorster on his appointment as State President on …

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Opening Parliament, State President Vorster promises South Africa a new deal, new economic and financial measures and a new con

… Opening Parliament, State President Vorster promises South Africa a new deal, new …

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South African President F. W. de Klerk opens parliament with a speech promising the demolition of the remaining pillars of apar

… South African President F. W. de Klerk opens parliament with a speech …

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In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on the restoration of South African citizenship

… In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on the restoration …

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Zaire’s President Mobutu Sese Seko leaves the rebel-threatened capital and flees to Gabon to meet African leaders.

… Zaire’s President Mobutu Sese Seko leaves the rebel-threatened …

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The ANC and the PAC hold a joint conference in Harare (15-16 April), brokered by President Robert Mugabe.

… a joint conference in Harare (15-16 April), brokered by President Robert Mugabe. …

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The chairman of a PAC disciplinary committee announces that former party President Clarence Makwetu has been expelled from the

… a PAC disciplinary committee announces that former party President Clarence Makwetu has been expelled from the …

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President Lucas Mangope says that his government has appointed a five person cabinet committee to initiate contact with extra-p

… President Lucas Mangope says that his government has …

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President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt refuses to resume talks with Israel over the question of Palestinian autonomy.

… President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt refuses to resume talks …

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Ninety-one people are arrested in Egypt as part of a purge of opposition to President Anwar el-Sadat

… are arrested in Egypt as part of a purge of opposition to President Anwar el-Sadat …

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The opposition moves to impeach President Vorster for his controversial intervention. However it requires the signature of thir

… The opposition moves to impeach President Vorster for his controversial intervention. However …

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Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, Kitchener Leballo, its national secretary, and 11 others are charged

… Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, Kitchener Leballo, …

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Tunisia gains independence from France, becoming the Republic of Tunisia, under its first president, Habib Bourguiba. He also l

… France, becoming the Republic of Tunisia, under its first president, Habib Bourguiba. He also l …

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Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, is sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for incitement of Africans

… Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, is sentenced to …

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The ‘Volksraad’ of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek suspends Stephanus Schoeman as acting state president because of neglect of

… Republiek suspends Stephanus Schoeman as acting state president because of neglect of …

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Outspoken Kenyan independence hero Bildad Kaggia (82), a friend and later rival of the country’s founding president Jomo Kenyat

Mozambique’s former president Joaquim Chissano, who steered his country for eighteen years after helping end a long and brutal

An agreement is reached between President F.W. de Klerk, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and Inkatha’s Mangosuthu Buthelezi restr

Ex-president Pierre Mendés-France resigns from the French Cabinet in disgust over the current crackdown in Algeria.

President Mandela undergoes three days (5-7 March) of intensive medical checks to counter rumours concerning the state of his h

Brigadier Gqozo, having overthrown President Sebe’s administration on the previous day, declares a state of emergency in the Ci

Ciskei’s President Lennox Sebe is overthrown in a coup. The homeland’s new military leader, Brigadier Oupa Gqozo, announces tha

President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Lesotho’s Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili on his election to a third term in office, acco

The former Transkei Prime Minister, Chief Kaiser Matanzima, is elected President of Transkei. His brother, Chief George Matanzi

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni becomes president of Uganda. Museveni’s National Resistance Movement, NRM, took power after an army coup

Niger’s first democratically elected president, Mahamane Ousmane, is ousted in a coup and army Col Barre Mainassara Ibrahim tak

President Mandela meets Inkatha leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who endorses the plan for the traditional gathering to discu

Six million people in Madagascar vote in elections that topple President Didier Ratsiraka after seventeen years in office.

The Republican US President Ronald Reagan accepts that the policy of constructive engagement has failed. He announces a change

State President P.W. Botha outlines a new economic policy in his opening of Parliament speech, centred on privatisation, deregu

The official opposition Progressive Federal Party refuses to congratulate John Vorster on his appointment as State President on

Opening Parliament, State President Vorster promises South Africa a new deal, new economic and financial measures and a new con

South African President F. W. de Klerk opens parliament with a speech promising the demolition of the remaining pillars of apar

In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on the restoration of South African citizenship

Zaire’s President Mobutu Sese Seko leaves the rebel-threatened capital and flees to Gabon to meet African leaders.

The ANC and the PAC hold a joint conference in Harare (15-16 April), brokered by President Robert Mugabe.

The chairman of a PAC disciplinary committee announces that former party President Clarence Makwetu has been expelled from the

President Lucas Mangope says that his government has appointed a five person cabinet committee to initiate contact with extra-p

President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt refuses to resume talks with Israel over the question of Palestinian autonomy.

Ninety-one people are arrested in Egypt as part of a purge of opposition to President Anwar el-Sadat

The opposition moves to impeach President Vorster for his controversial intervention. However it requires the signature of thir

Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, Kitchener Leballo, its national secretary, and 11 others are charged

Tunisia gains independence from France, becoming the Republic of Tunisia, under its first president, Habib Bourguiba. He also l

Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, is sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for incitement of Africans

The ‘Volksraad’ of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek suspends Stephanus Schoeman as acting state president because of neglect of