CalEvents:Sep/Sep 29
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Notable events for Sep 29
Date
Event
Significance
September 29, 1918
Battle of Megiddo concludes
On this day, the Battle of Megiddo concluded during World War I. African troops from British colonial territories, including Egypt, Sudan, and South Africa, fought in this crucial battle that led to the defeat of Ottoman forces in the Middle East, marking the role of African soldiers in global conflicts.
September 29, 1964
President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana visits China
On this day, Ghana’s President Kwame Nkrumah visited China to strengthen diplomatic relations and promote Afro-Asian solidarity. This visit was part of Nkrumah’s broader effort to forge alliances with non-Western nations during the Cold War, highlighting Ghana’s leadership in the Pan-African and Non-Aligned Movements.
September 29, 1976
Soweto uprising continues in South Africa
On this day, protests related to the Soweto Uprising continued in South Africa. The student-led protests, which had begun earlier that year, challenged the apartheid regime's education policies and sparked a wave of resistance across the country, intensifying the global anti-apartheid movement.
September 29, 1990
F.W. de Klerk ends South Africa’s racial classification
On this day, South African President F.W. de Klerk announced the official end of racial classification in South Africa, a significant step toward dismantling apartheid. This marked a turning point in South Africa’s transition toward a democratic, non-racial society.
September 29, 2003
Rwandan General Augustin Bizimungu sentenced for war crimes
On this day, Rwandan General Augustin Bizimungu was sentenced by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for his role in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. His conviction was a major moment in holding leaders accountable for genocide and crimes against humanity.
September 29, 2008
First direct peace talks between Sudan and Darfur rebels
On this day, Sudan's government and Darfur rebel leaders held their first direct peace talks to resolve the Darfur conflict. The talks, facilitated by the African Union and United Nations, were a step toward ending the violence that had plagued the region since 2003.
September 29, 2016
Ethiopia declares state of emergency amid protests
On this day, the Ethiopian government declared a state of emergency following months of protests against government repression and land policies. The protests were led by the Oromo and Amhara communities, marking a major challenge to Ethiopia’s ruling party and raising international awareness of human rights abuses in the country.