Mauritania Marks 59th Independence Anniversary
The North-Western African nation of Mauritania is celebrating its 59th independence anniversary to mark its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. Mauritania came under French control in the late 19th century as France expanded…
Uganda Celebrates 57th Independence Anniversary.
The East African Nation of Uganda is marking its 57th independence anniversary from British Colonial Rule. In 1888, the British government chartered the Imperial British East Africa Company to negotiate trade agreements in Uganda and…
LESOTHO CELEBRATES 53RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
The Southern African nation of Lesotho is celebrating its 53rd independence anniversary to mark its freedom from British Colonial rule. The territory was first invaded by the Voortrekkers-Dutch Colonists-in 1836 and later declared a separate…
NIGERIA CELEBRATES 59TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
Africa’s economic giant Nigeria is celebrating 59 years of independence to commemorate its freedom from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. The country was invaded by British forces in 1851 and formally annexed in…