- 1997 — The First Liberian Civil War ends after eight years, with rebel leader Charles Taylor elected as president.
- 1997 — Nigerian singer-songwriter and activist Fela Kuti dies.
- 1999 — A State of Emergency is declared in Namibia's Caprivi region as the Caprivi Liberation Army launches a military offensive.
Umuganura Day
August 2
Public holiday
Umuganura Day
Traditional thanksgiving festival marking the start of the harvest season
Ishere yo huteshania
Wedding
e.g.
Ishere yo khuteshania yavu iliwo chirano
en
Their wedding day will be on Friday
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Chieu chung chiewo chiege chiege chung chwako chai chai chiek chieng chiro
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: Porcupine wakes up, wakes up the wife and the wife makes tea which becomes ready on market day.
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