CalEvents:Sep/Sep 23
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Notable events for Sep 23
Date
Event
Significance
September 21, 1909
Kwame Nkrumah, future president of Ghana, born
On this day, Kwame Nkrumah, the revolutionary leader and first president of independent Ghana, was born. Nkrumah became a key figure in the Pan-African movement, advocating for African unity and independence from colonial rule.
September 21, 1960
Malagasy Republic joins the United Nations
On this day, the Malagasy Republic (now Madagascar) was admitted to the United Nations following its independence from France. This was an important milestone in Madagascar's sovereignty and its integration into the global diplomatic community.
September 21, 1971
Sierra Leone becomes a republic
On this day, Sierra Leone formally became a republic, with Siaka Stevens as its first president. The transition from a British-style parliamentary system to a republic marked an important step in Sierra Leone's political independence and governance.
September 21, 1981
Belize gains independence from the United Kingdom
Although geographically in Central America, Belize's independence was celebrated by many African and Caribbean nations as a victory for decolonization. The event was part of a larger wave of independence movements across the African diaspora.
September 21, 1993
Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk address the United Nations
On this day, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk addressed the United Nations General Assembly to discuss South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy. Their joint appearance symbolized the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new era for South Africa on the global stage.
September 21, 2006
International Day of Peace focuses on African conflicts
On this day, the United Nations marked the International Day of Peace with a focus on peace-building efforts in Africa, particularly in conflict zones such as Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia. The day highlighted global efforts to resolve conflicts and promote stability across the continent.
September 21, 2018
Gambia's former president Yahya Jammeh officially accused of human rights violations
On this day, Yahya Jammeh, the former president of Gambia, was officially accused of human rights violations during his 22-year rule, including torture, extrajudicial killings, and repression. This marked a critical step toward seeking justice for victims of his regime.