CalEvents:Apr/Apr 28
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Notable events for April 28
Date
Event
Significance
April 28, 1967
Military coup in Sierra Leone
On this day, a military coup in Sierra Leone overthrew the civilian government led by Prime Minister Albert Margai. This marked the beginning of a series of military interventions in Sierra Leone's politics, leading to instability and paving the way for future conflicts in the country.
April 28, 1994
Rwandan Genocide continues with mass killings
On this day, the Rwandan Genocide, which began in early April, continued as violence escalated. The genocide resulted in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus over the course of 100 days, marking one of the darkest periods in African history.
April 28, 2008
Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa
On this day, xenophobic attacks against African immigrants escalated in South Africa, particularly in Johannesburg and Durban. These attacks targeted migrants from other African nations, sparking outrage and raising concerns about xenophobia in the country.
April 28, 2010
Kwame Nkrumah's statue unveiled at African Union headquarters
On this day, a statue of Ghana’s first president and leading Pan-Africanist Kwame Nkrumah was unveiled at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The statue was a recognition of Nkrumah’s legacy in championing African unity and independence.
April 28, 2015
Protests erupt in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray
On this day, protests in Baltimore intensified following the death of Freddie Gray, an African-American man who died in police custody. The protests were part of the larger Black Lives Matter movement, highlighting systemic police brutality and racial inequality in the United States.
April 28, 2019
Protests continue in Sudan for civilian-led government
On this day, protests in Sudan continued as citizens called for the establishment of a civilian-led transitional government after the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir. These demonstrations marked a critical moment in Sudan’s political history, as people demanded democratic reforms after decades of authoritarian rule.