CalEvents:Nov/Nov 20
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Notable events for November 20
Date
Event
Significance
November 20, 1975
Angola’s MPLA declares control of government following independence
On this day, the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) declared full control of the Angolan government shortly after the country gained independence from Portugal. This was a key moment in the African decolonization movement and the broader Cold War context.
November 20, 1995
Ken Saro-Wiwa executed in Nigeria
On this day, Nigerian environmental and human rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, along with eight other activists, was executed by the military regime of General Sani Abacha. His death drew international outrage and highlighted the struggle against environmental degradation in the Niger Delta by oil companies.
November 20, 2000
First Pan-African Parliament Session held in Addis Ababa
The Pan-African Parliament, a legislative body of the African Union, held its first session on this day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This marked a significant step toward greater political unity and cooperation across the African continent.
November 20, 2017
Resignation of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe
On this day, after nearly four decades of rule, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe resigned amid mounting pressure from the military and citizens. This resignation marked the end of an era in Zimbabwean politics and opened the door for a new political chapter.