CalEvents:Apr/Apr 26
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Notable events for April 26
Date
Event
Significance
April 26, 1964
Formation of the United Republic of Tanzania
On this day, the United Republic of Tanzania was formed through the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. This event was significant for Pan-Africanism, as Tanzania played a crucial role in supporting African liberation movements and was a symbol of African unity.
April 26, 1994
South Africa holds its first democratic elections
On this day, South Africa held its first post-apartheid democratic elections. The elections were the first in which citizens of all races were allowed to vote, marking the end of decades of apartheid rule and the beginning of a new era under Nelson Mandela's leadership.
April 26, 1994
Rwandan Genocide continues
On this day, the Rwandan Genocide, which had begun on April 7, continued, with mass killings of Tutsis and moderate Hutus by Hutu extremists. The violence resulted in the deaths of around 800,000 people over the course of 100 days, marking one of the most tragic events in modern African history.
April 26, 2004
Sierra Leone’s Special Court convicts warlords for crimes during civil war
On this day, the Special Court for Sierra Leone convicted leaders of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Sierra Leone Civil War. The convictions were significant in holding war criminals accountable and were a step towards justice and reconciliation in the country.
April 26, 2019
Protests continue in Sudan for civilian-led government
On this day, protests in Sudan persisted as demonstrators demanded a civilian-led transitional government after the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir. These protests were part of a broader movement to achieve democratic reforms in the country after decades of military rule.