CalEvents:Oct/Oct 18
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Notable events for October 18
Date
Event
Significance
October 18, 1954
Gamal Abdel Nasser becomes Prime Minister of Egypt
On this day, Gamal Abdel Nasser became the Prime Minister of Egypt. Nasser was a leading figure in the Pan-African and Pan-Arab movements, and his leadership had a profound impact on African liberation movements as he advocated for anti-imperialism and unity among African nations.
October 18, 1963
Kenya's first indigenous African Bank, the Co-operative Bank of Kenya, is registered
On this day, the Co-operative Bank of Kenya, the country's first indigenous African-owned bank, was registered. This was a significant event in post-colonial Kenya as it symbolized economic empowerment and financial independence for Africans in the newly independent nation.
October 18, 1975
Angolan civil war begins
On this day, the Angolan civil war began as factions vied for power after Angola gained independence from Portugal. The war involved multiple African liberation movements and Cold War superpowers, marking one of Africa's most significant post-colonial conflicts.
October 18, 1997
Fela Kuti’s remains are laid to rest in Nigeria
On this day, legendary Nigerian musician and political activist Fela Kuti was laid to rest in Lagos. Fela was a pioneer of Afrobeat and used his music to criticize military rule and advocate for human rights, making him an influential figure in African culture and political thought.
October 18, 2004
UN condemns violence in Côte d'Ivoire
On this day, the United Nations condemned escalating violence in Côte d'Ivoire, calling for peace in the war-torn West African nation. The conflict highlighted the challenges of post-colonial governance, ethnic divisions, and economic instability in Africa.
October 18, 2018
Ethiopia elects Sahle-Work Zewde as first female president
On this day, Ethiopia's parliament elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female president. This event was a landmark in Ethiopia’s political history and highlighted the growing role of women in African leadership positions.