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Botswana Becomes Independent

On September 30, 1966, the Bechuanaland Protectorate became the independent Republic of Botswana, with Seretse Khama as its first president.

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October 1, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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film, nov ‘24

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SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ÉTAT
dir Johan Grimonprez, 2024

Free your mind.

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December 5, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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The Republic of Mali Is Proclaimed

On September 22, 1960, the former Sudanese Republic proclaimed the Republic of Mali after its federation with Senegal had dissolved.

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September 23, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Eswatini Gains Independence

On September 6, 1968, the country then known as Swaziland gained independence from Britain under King Sobhuza II.

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September 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Happy Independence Day to our friends and colleagues in #Eswatini! We wish all a day filled with joy, pride, and celebration! #IndependenceDayEswatini #Swaziland #AfricanIndependence
September 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM