- 1830 — French forces begin the colonization of Algeria, landing 34,000 soldiers at Sidi Fredj, 27 kilometers west of Algiers.
- 1985 — South African forces invade Botswana, targeting the offices of uMkhonto we Sizwe, the militant wing of the banned ANC.
- 2005 — South African President Thabo Mbeki dismisses Deputy President Jacob Zuma from office.
- 1949 — Congolese musician Papa Wemba is born.
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Tupe tupate, tumtupie Tapu.
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Translation: Give (it) to us so we can have (it) in order to pass (it) on to Tapu.
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