CalEvents:Apr/Apr 24
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Notable events for April 24
Date
Event
Significance
April 24, 1960
Togo gains independence from France
On this day, Togo became independent from French colonial rule. Sylvanus Olympio became Togo's first president, and the nation joined the growing list of African countries gaining independence during the 1960s, marking a significant moment in Pan-African history.
April 24, 1967
Kwame Nkrumah's book "Axioms of Kwame Nkrumah" published
On this day, the philosophical and political thoughts of Ghana's first president and leading Pan-Africanist, Kwame Nkrumah, were compiled in "Axioms of Kwame Nkrumah." This book laid out Nkrumah's vision for African unity and socialism, which influenced Pan-African movements across the continent.
April 24, 1994
Rwandan Genocide continues as international condemnation grows
On this day, the Rwandan Genocide continued, with Hutu extremists killing Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Despite mounting international criticism, global intervention remained limited, leading to ongoing violence and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.
April 24, 1996
South Africa ratifies its new constitution
On this day, South Africa ratified its post-apartheid constitution, which came into effect in February 1997. The constitution is one of the most progressive in the world, guaranteeing equal rights to all South Africans and marking a new era in the country’s history.
April 24, 2005
Former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor, indicted for war crimes
On this day, former Liberian President Charles Taylor was indicted for war crimes by the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Taylor's indictment marked a significant moment in the international effort to bring justice for war crimes in Africa, particularly regarding his role in the Sierra Leone Civil War.
April 24, 2015
Protests erupt in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray
On this day, protests broke out in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray, an African-American man who died from injuries sustained while in police custody. The protests were part of the larger Black Lives Matter movement, drawing attention to systemic police brutality and racial injustice in the United States.
April 24, 2019
Protests continue in Sudan after Omar al-Bashir’s removal
On this day, protests in Sudan persisted as demonstrators demanded a transition to civilian-led governance following the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir. The protests were part of a broader movement for democratic reforms in Sudan after decades of authoritarian rule.