1990: Nelson Mandela Freed
Nelson Mandela, leader of the African National Congress, was released after spending 27 years behind prison walls. Mandela was released by President F.W. DeKlerk as the first step in the…
1989: Angolan Civil War Halted by Cease Fire
Angolan: A cease-fire went into effect in Angola after an agreement was signed by Angola, Cuba and South Africa. Under the terms of the agreement, Cuba was to withdraw its…
1987: Libyan Troops Driven Out of Chad
Chad took the offensive in its civil war. The Army of Chad attacked Libyan forces in the northern village of Aozou and routed them. They then raided a Libyan air…
1985: Nimeiri Ousted in the Sudan
General Nimeiri was ousted in the Sudan after serving as head of government since 1969. Nimeiri fought to suppress a rebellion in the non-Muslim south. He imposed Islamic law, but…
1983: Northern Chad Seized by Libyans and Rebels
Libya continued its involvement in Chad. The government requested and received aid from both the U.S. and French governments. (History Central)
1980: Libyan Troops Intervene in Chad Civil War
Civil war broke out in Chad between the forces of President Goukouni Oededdei and Prime Minister Hisseene Habre. Hundreds were killed in the initial fighting. In November, Libya intervened on…