- 1896 — Zanzibar ruler Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini dies.
- 1949 — Mozambican singer Zena Bacar is born.
- 1979 — Somalia adopts a new constitution through a referendum.
- 1980 — Zimbabwe joins the United Nations.
Mbarara Cultural Festival
August 25
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Mbarara Cultural Festival
Cattle shows, cultural performances, craft exhibitions
Aids
HIV/AIDS
e.g.
Mutu ya na' swanela ku nyala u bulailwe ki HIV/AIDS
en
The person he was to marry is dead from HIV/AIDS.
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Cheki chali cha chopi chachoma chapo chap chap kwa chochoro.
Sheng
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Translation: Look at the smart guy quickly roasting chapati in the alley.
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Olapa le naapishana
June
e.g.
keyamisho iltunganak tolapa le napishana.keyau esidano toonchot pookin,aa maua oo nkolong. Enkai oo roma lekiama.
en
A lot of people get married in June. It brings beauty in all forms, from flowers to sunlight.The Roman goddess of marriage.
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