This Day in African History: 12 September 1940, 12 September - World War II: North Africa Italy troops under the command of General Rodolfo Graziani make the first of three drives from Libya into Egypt. 1974, 12 September Emperor (Negus) Haile Selassie of Ethiopia is deposed by military coup, Aman Mikael Andom is the new Chairman of the Provisional Administration Council. 1977, 12 September Stephen Bantu (Steve) Biko, founder of the Black Consciousness movement in South Africa, dies in a Pretoria prison cell.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:24:12 +0000
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