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* ... that it took more than two years after the Romans invaded Africa in 204 BC for them to completely defeat the Carthaginians?
* ... that it took more than two years after the '''[[Roman invasion of Africa (204–201 BC)|Romans invaded Africa in 204 BC]]''' for them to completely defeat the Carthaginians?
* ... that '''[[Black dandyism]]''' flourished during and after the [[Harlem Renaissance]] as a means of self-expression in the [[African Americans|African-American]] community?
* ... that a South African library was named after American economist Elizabeth Ellis Hoyt in recognition of her work in Africa?
* ... that a South African library was named after American economist '''[[Elizabeth Ellis Hoyt]]''' in recognition of her work in Africa?
* ... that Franklin Sonn was the first black South African ambassador to the United States?
* ... that '''[[Franklin Sonn]]''' was the first black South African ambassador to the United States?
* ... that Francis W. Joaque was one of the earliest African photographers?
* ... that '''[[Francis W. Joaque]]''' was one of the earliest African photographers?
* ... that Tyla became the second female African artist to score multiple solo entries on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Push 2 Start"?
* ... that [[Tyla]] became the second female African artist to score multiple solo entries on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] with "'''[[Push 2 Start]]'''"?
The death toll from the flooding caused by a winter storm in the Eastern Cape of South Africa two weeks earlier increases to 101, with two children still missing. (AP)
:The death toll from the flooding caused by a [[winter storm]] in the [[Eastern Cape]] of [[South Africa]] two weeks earlier increases to 101, with two children still missing. [https://apnews.com/article/flooding-south-africa-weather-9e1f7c718660dda47a59c97129f5def3 (AP)]
:Twenty-nine people are killed and 280 others are injured after an explosion causes a [[stampede]] at a high school in [[Bangui]], [[Central African Republic]]. President [[Faustin-Archange Touadéra]] declares three [[national day of mourning|days of national mourning]]. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmvjrnkkjvo (BBC News)]
:At least seven [[Ugandan Armed Forces]] personnel are confirmed killed by [[Al-Shabaab (militant group)|Al Shabaab]] following a three-day siege on Sabiidd-Anole in the [[Lower Shabelle]] region of [[Somalia]] amid ongoing operations against the militant group. The soldiers were part of the [[African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia]], tasked with countering Al-Shabaab. [https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/seven-ugandan-soldiers-killed-in-fierce-battle-to-retake-somali-town-from-al-shabaab (Garowe Online)] [https://thedefensepost.com/2025/06/23/somalia-al-shabaab-uganda-army/ (''The Defense Post'')]
:The death toll from [[flood]]ing caused by a [[winter storm]] in the [[Eastern Cape]], [[South Africa]], earlier this week increases to 86, as [[South African Police Service|police]] continue to find bodies in the water. [https://apnews.com/article/floods-south-africa-mthatha-weather-e80a4dcedd9e34acbd2a9778e568931d (AP)] [https://www.tv360nigeria.com/south-africa-flood-death-toll-rises-to-86-as-ramaphosa-blames-climate-change/ (TV360 Nigeria)]
:The death toll in the [[flood]]ing caused by heavy rainfall and snowfall from a [[winter storm]] in [[Eastern Cape]], [[South Africa]], increases to 57, with several others still missing. [https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/rescuers-south-africa-search-missing-after-floods-death-122761587 (ABC News)]
:At least 49 people are killed, including four [[schoolchildren]], in [[flood]]ing caused by heavy rainfall and snowfall in a [[winter storm]] in the [[Eastern Cape]] of [[South Africa]]. [https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-winter-storm-leaves-over-40-dead/a-72876851 (DW)] [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgqwg9gej7o (BBC News)]
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Since there is no portal for this country I'm posting here. There is a dispute regarding the pronunciation of the country. Francophone Africans are welcome to join it. Merci. Rolando 1208 (talk) 13:06, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
