- 2013 — Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi.
- 1981 — Kofi Kingston, a Ghanaian wrestler, is born and becomes the only African-born world champion in WWE history.
- 2020 — Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda breaks the 5,000m world record with a run of 12:35.36 at the Diamond League meet in Monaco.
- 2021 — A magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes southwestern Haiti, killing at least 2,248 people and causing a humanitarian crisis.
Mumene
The Owner
e.g.
Nani Azi Mumene na Uma oyo or nani azi mumene na mbuka oyo
en
Who is the owner of this place or who is the owner of this home?
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Sani saa aboro Samson somo saburi siaya
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: Its Two, Samson is reading the book of Psalms in Siaya.
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Tsisoni
Disgrace
e.g.
Abebusi yabo banyolwa nende tsisoni khulwa emiima emibii echia abaana babo.
en
Those parents were caught in disgrace because of their children's misconduct.
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