- 1996 — Pierre Buyoya deposes Sylvestre Ntibantunganya in a military coup in Burundi.
- 1898 — United States Army troops under General Nelson A. Miles land at Guánica, beginning the invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico.
- 1957 — Tunisia abolishes its monarchy and becomes a Republic, with Habib Bourguiba replacing King Muhammad VIII al-Amin as president.
- 1993 — The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa.
Dhao
Fight (To fight).
e.g.
Jakuodho oyie dhao. (A Luo proverb that basically means the person at fault is always guilty and will literally do anything to prove their 'innocence'.)
en
The person who breaks wind (farter) is always ready to fight.
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July 25
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Commemorates the abolition of the monarchy and establishment of the Republic of Tunisia
Nyakwar
The grandchild of.
e.g.
An nyakwar Leonida. Nyako mane chunye ler. Nind gi kwee dana.
en
I am the grandchild of Leonida. A girl who had a good heart. Rest in peace grandmum.
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Rao luor liel liel luor rao
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: Hippopotamus go round the grave the grave go round the hippopotamus.
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Pako
Praise/Praising
e.g.
Kawuono en sabato, adhi pako obong'o nyakalaga.
en
Today is a sabbath, I am going to praise God.
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