Independence Day

BOTSWANA CELEBRATES 53 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

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BOTSWANA CELEBRATES 53 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

Botswana celebrates its 53 years of independence from Britain.

The Republic of Botswana, a land-locked country in the southern part of Africa bordered by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia; celebrated its 53 years of Independence on the 3oth of September 2019. Formerly known as the British protectorate of Bechuanaland; …

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MADAGASCAR CELEBRATES 59TH ANNIVERSARY

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MADAGASCAR CELEBRATES 59TH ANNIVERSARY

Colourful celebrations as Madagascar celebrates its 59th Independence Day Anniversary

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda also joined President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar in celebrating the 59th Independence Day Anniversary. 

Since gaining independence from France on June 26th, 1960, Madagascar continues to flourish. Interestingly, Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island …

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Madagascar – Unique Island

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Madagascar – Unique Island

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, and it is located 400km off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean.

Madagascar’s s split from the Indian peninsula allowed native plants and animal to evolve in relative isolation. Thereby, making Madagascar a biodiversity hotspot. In other words, …

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Independence Day in Mozambique

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Independence Day in Mozambique

TODAY is Independence Day in Mozambique, celebrating its independence from Portugal on June 25, 1975.

After over four centuries of Portuguese rule, they gained independence in 1975, becoming the People’s Republic of Mozambique shortly thereafter.

Mozambique is a country in Southeast Africa. The official name of the country is the …

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