CalEvents:Oct/Oct 22
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Notable events for October 22
Date
Event
Significance
October 22, 1953
Kenya's Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi captured
On this day, Dedan Kimathi, one of the most prominent leaders of the Mau Mau uprising against British colonial rule in Kenya, was captured. His arrest marked a significant moment in the British efforts to suppress the Mau Mau rebellion, though Kimathi became a symbol of Kenyan resistance and the eventual independence in 1963.
October 22, 1963
Organization of African Unity (OAU) establishes Pan-African News Agency
On this day, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU), created the Pan-African News Agency (PANA). This agency aimed to improve the dissemination of African news from an African perspective, promoting African solidarity and countering Western biases in global media.
October 22, 1966
Black Panther Party holds its first "Free Huey" rally
On this day, the Black Panther Party held its first "Free Huey" rally in support of Huey P. Newton, who had been jailed for the killing of a police officer. The rally was a critical moment for the Black Power movement and highlighted the broader struggle against police brutality and systemic racism in the U.S.
October 22, 1979
Sam Nujoma returns to Namibia
On this day, Sam Nujoma, the leader of the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), returned to Namibia after years in exile. Nujoma played a central role in Namibia's liberation movement against South African rule, and his return marked the beginning of the final stages of the fight for independence, which was achieved in 1990.
October 22, 2015
South African "Fees Must Fall" student protests escalate
On this day, the South African "Fees Must Fall" protests escalated, with students calling for free and decolonized education. The movement became a pivotal moment in post-apartheid South Africa, bringing attention to ongoing economic and social inequalities in the country.
October 22, 2019
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed receives Nobel Peace Prize
On this day, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was formally awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. His leadership and the peace agreement between the two countries marked a turning point in regional diplomacy in the Horn of Africa.