CalEvents:Oct/Oct 25
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Notable events for October 25
Date
Event
Significance
October 25, 1886
Establishment of the African National Congress (ANC)
On this day, the African National Congress (ANC) was founded as a national liberation movement in South Africa. The ANC played a central role in the fight against apartheid, with leaders such as Nelson Mandela leading the movement that culminated in the end of apartheid in 1994.
October 25, 1971
UN votes to admit China and expel Taiwan, impacting African geopolitics
On this day, the United Nations General Assembly voted to admit the People's Republic of China and expel Taiwan. Many African nations, newly independent and aligned with the Global South, supported this decision as part of their non-aligned movement against Western dominance, impacting African relations with China.
October 25, 1983
U.S. invasion of Grenada
On this day, U.S. forces invaded Grenada following the assassination of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. The invasion drew widespread condemnation from African and Caribbean nations, as it was viewed as an infringement on Grenadian sovereignty and part of Cold War geopolitics involving African diaspora nations.
October 25, 2002
Death of Richard Harris, co-founder of the South African Congress of Democrats
On this day, Richard Harris, a white South African anti-apartheid activist and co-founder of the Congress of Democrats, passed away. Harris played a significant role in the struggle against apartheid, working with the ANC to challenge racial segregation and promote equality.
October 25, 2005
First trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor begins
On this day, the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor began in Sierra Leone. Taylor faced charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the Sierra Leone Civil War. His trial was a milestone for African justice, signaling accountability for war crimes on the continent.
October 25, 2020
Protests in Nigeria escalate after #EndSARS movement
On this day, protests against police brutality in Nigeria, known as the #EndSARS movement, escalated with more widespread demonstrations across the country. The movement called for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and brought attention to systemic issues of governance and security in Nigeria.