CalEvents:Aug/Aug 6
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Notable events for Aug 6
Date
Event
Significance
August 6, 1962
Jamaica gains independence from the United Kingdom
On this day, Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom, becoming a fully sovereign state. This was a significant moment in Caribbean and Pan-African history as it marked the end of centuries of colonial rule.
August 6, 1979
Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC) formed
On this day, the SADCC was formed by nine southern African countries to promote regional cooperation and reduce economic dependence on apartheid South Africa. The organization later evolved into the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
August 6, 1990
The OAU establishes peace plan for Liberia
On this day, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) established a peace plan aimed at resolving the Liberian Civil War. The conflict had caused widespread destruction, and the peace plan was a critical step toward restoring stability in the region.
August 6, 1993
Julius Nyerere mediates peace talks for Burundi
On this day, former Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere mediated peace talks in Burundi, aimed at ending the ethnic conflict between Hutus and Tutsis. Nyerere’s role as a mediator in regional conflicts underscored his legacy as a Pan-African statesman dedicated to peace in Africa.
August 6, 2003
Charles Taylor resigns as president of Liberia
On this day, Charles Taylor, the president of Liberia, resigned under pressure and went into exile. His resignation marked a turning point in the Second Liberian Civil War and opened the door for peace negotiations in the country.
August 6, 2016
South Africa holds local government elections
On this day, South Africa held local government elections that resulted in major political shifts, with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) losing control of several key cities. The elections were seen as a test of the country’s democratic institutions and public dissatisfaction with political leadership.
August 6, 2017
Kenya prepares for presidential elections
On this day, Kenya prepared for its general election, which would be held the next day. The election was marked by political tension, and the results were later annulled by the Supreme Court, leading to a rerun. It was a significant moment in Kenya's democratic development.