CalEvents:Oct/Oct 31
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Notable events for October 31
Date
Event
Significance
October 31, 1957
Kenya's Tom Mboya elected as the first African to chair the All-African People's Conference
On this day, Kenyan politician Tom Mboya was elected as the first African to chair the All-African People's Conference, a Pan-African organization that played a key role in supporting independence movements across Africa. Mboya's leadership helped unify African efforts against colonialism.
October 31, 1961
Mauritania becomes a member of the United Nations
On this day, Mauritania was officially admitted as a member of the United Nations after gaining independence from French colonial rule. Mauritania’s UN membership marked its recognition on the global stage as an independent nation.
October 31, 1984
Assassination of Indira Gandhi, impacts on African diaspora in India
On this day, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated. Her death led to anti-Sikh riots, which had a broader impact on African and Caribbean diaspora communities living in India, particularly regarding issues of ethnic tension and security.
October 31, 1993
Burundi's first democratically elected president, Melchior Ndadaye, assassinated
On this day, Burundi's first democratically elected president, Melchior Ndadaye, was assassinated in a military coup. His assassination escalated ethnic tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups, leading to widespread violence and instability in the country.
October 31, 2011
UN declares world population reaches 7 billion
On this day, the United Nations declared that the world's population had reached 7 billion. African nations, which were experiencing rapid population growth, were highlighted in discussions on global development, health, and sustainability.
October 31, 2015
Burkina Faso holds elections after the ousting of Blaise Compaoré
On this day, Burkina Faso held its first democratic elections following the ousting of longtime president Blaise Compaoré. The elections were a critical moment in Burkina Faso’s political transition and a significant step toward restoring democracy in the country.
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