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This Day in African History: 13 December

A chronicle of events in African history on this day

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1958, 13 December
The UN rejects a call for Algerian independence.

1988, 13 December
Agreement is reached between the US, South Africa, Angola and Cuba for Namibian independence and the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola.

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