CalEvents:Dec/Dec 9
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Notable events for December 9
Date
Event
Significance
December 9, 1956
Independence of Sudan from British-Egyptian rule
Sudan gained independence from Anglo-Egyptian rule, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence in the post-World War II era. This set the stage for subsequent independence movements across Africa.
December 9, 1961
Tanzania (Tanganyika) becomes a republic
After gaining independence earlier in 1961, Tanganyika officially became a republic under the leadership of Julius Nyerere, who later united Tanganyika with Zanzibar to form Tanzania in 1964. Nyerere's leadership would have a lasting impact on Pan-Africanism and socialism in Africa.
December 9, 1977
UN establishes the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
This day reinforced global solidarity with the Palestinian cause, but it also had resonance in African countries that supported anti-colonial struggles and the rights of oppressed peoples, particularly aligning with post-colonial Pan-African ideals.
December 9, 1992
Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan addresses the UN on Somali famine
The UN expanded its humanitarian operations in Somalia in response to widespread famine and conflict. Africa's Horn had become a focal point of international humanitarian efforts, highlighting global challenges in post-colonial African governance.
December 9, 2003
United Nations Convention against Corruption is signed
This convention, signed by 140 countries including many African nations, aimed to address the global problem of corruption, which has been a significant issue in post-colonial Africa, impacting governance and development.
December 9, 2016
Ghana holds peaceful presidential election
Ghana, often seen as a model of democracy in Africa, successfully held a peaceful and fair presidential election that resulted in a transfer of power, reinforcing the nation's democratic tradition and stability in the region.