1993: Eighteen American Soldiers Killed in Somali Gun Battle
Eighteen American soldiers, members of the United Nations peace-keeping forces, were killed in a 15-hour gun battle with Somali rebels in Mogadishu between October 3 and 4. The UN troops…
From the earliest time to date, this tag covers major events in African history in short, simple but understandable posts. These posts are arranged chronologically in blog posts. For a broad article on any topic, use the search button or go to African History Archives.
1991: Eritrea Independence
After a thirty year armed struggle against Ethiopian domination, Eritrean forces succeeded in defeating the Ethiopian military and gaining Independence. Two years later in a referendum at home and abroad,…
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…